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Fax Without a Fax / EIN FAX
Foreign founder? Need an EIN for your US LLC?
Also available for eligible US owners.
$10 includes your completed SS-4, ready to check, sign and fax, plus your own US fax number for 30 days. Send your application and receive the IRS reply online.
Import your details or enter them yourself. Review and sign your SS-4 before sending. IRS processing follows separately.
Check eligibilityThe EIN itself is free from the IRS. You pay for form preparation and fax service. We are an independent service, unaffiliated with the IRS.
Your LLC is formed. The next piece of paperwork needs a fax number. We help you prepare the application and give the IRS a way to reply.
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See how EIN Fax works
Your SS-4, your fax number and the next steps. Watch the short video before you start.
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Your US LLC is formed. Now you need an EIN, your business tax ID, but you do not have a fax machine or a number where the IRS can send its reply.
EIN Fax from Fax Without a Fax brings the paperwork and fax service together.
For ten US dollars, paid once, you get the official SS-4 completed with your confirmed details, ready to check, sign and fax. You also get your own US fax number for thirty days from activation. No annual subscription is needed.
Start with the short eligibility check. This service supports an already formed US LLC with one foreign individual owner, no existing EIN and no application already in progress.
Next, upload your formation document to help fill in the fields, or enter everything yourself. Review every detail carefully.
Once your details are complete, buy the package. Download your prepared SS-4, check and sign it, upload the signed form and approve sending it to the IRS.
When a fax reply arrives, we email you a link to your protected account. Read and download the original there.
Need more time? Choose another thirty days for five US dollars.
The EIN itself is free from the IRS. You pay for form preparation and fax service. IRS processing takes time.
Start your eligibility check with Fax Without a Fax.
From formation documents to a fax reply.
Check your case
For a formed US LLC with one individual owner. Check your tax status and eligibility before paying.
Prepare your details
Enter your email, read a formation document in your browser or enter the details yourself. Your progress saves automatically. Confirm your details before purchasing.
Activate & send
Pay $10. Your 30 days begin when your dedicated number is working. Review the final PDF and authorize submission.
Read the reply
An email tells you when a fax arrives. Sign in to read it, respond to a question, or confirm the EIN shown in the original.
The actual IRS form. Your details, in the right places.
We use Form SS-4, revision December 2025. Formation state, business location, mailing address and responsible party are separate questions. The example below contains fictional information.
Download example SS-4
Plan for processing time.
The IRS status page listed 10 business days after receipt of a faxed SS-4, checked September 19, 2026. This can change and questions may cause delays. Document preparation time is separate. We do not guarantee EIN assignment or a reply within 30 days.
Current processing status ↗Is this the right route for your LLC?
One formed US LLC, one individual owner. Confirm the conditions and choose your tax status.
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The IRS fee is $0. Paid services differ in assistance, eligibility and transmission. These are published prices, not personalized quotes.
| Provider | Published service fee | Existing LLC | SSN / ITIN | Service conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRS directly | $0 | Yes | Depends on the application method. | No IRS fee. Prepare and submit your own application; your fax or mailing costs may apply. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Fax Without a Fax | $10 | Yes | Required for US persons. Eligible foreign owners may apply without either ID. | Guided SS-4 preparation, customer review and signature, sending and 30 days of fax reception. No personal tax advice. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Kuick Formation | $50 | Yes | No SSN or ITIN required, according to provider. | Standalone service for existing LLCs. Provider handles the application. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| 1 Day EIN | $100 | Yes | Service offered without SSN or ITIN. | Formation documents required. Provider states payment is due after EIN assignment. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Northwest | $50 / $200 | Yes | $50 with SSN; $200 without SSN. | Two prices based on SSN availability. Confirm the conditions for your own case. Checked September 19, 2026 |
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| Provider | Published service fee | Existing LLC | SSN / ITIN | Service conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRS directly | $0 | Yes | Depends on the application method. | No IRS fee. Prepare and submit your own application; your fax or mailing costs may apply. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Fax Without a Fax | $10 | Yes | Required for US persons. Eligible foreign owners may apply without either ID. | Guided SS-4 preparation, customer review and signature, sending and 30 days of fax reception. No personal tax advice. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Inc Authority | $49 | Not stated | Not stated | Published EIN service price; confirm availability for an LLC formed elsewhere. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Kuick Formation | $50 | Yes | No SSN or ITIN required, according to provider. | Standalone service for existing LLCs. Provider handles the application. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| MyCompanyWorks | $59 | Not stated | International guidance describes a fax route without an SSN/ITIN. | Published EIN add-on. Confirm availability outside a formation order. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| MyLLC | $69 | Yes | Not stated | EIN service listed separately. Check application requirements before ordering. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Bizee | $70 | Yes | ITIN described as an alternative to SSN; neither ID: not stated. | Standalone EIN service. Confirm eligibility if you have neither an SSN nor an ITIN. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| LegalZoom | $79 | Yes | Standard flow requests an SSN. | If online processing is unavailable, its stated fallback may require you to submit an SS-4. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| BizFilings | $79 | Yes | SSN or ITIN and a US physical address required. | Check that the applicant meets the published address and tax-ID conditions. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | Not stated | Not stated for this paid service. | EIN service listed in its product pricing. Confirm standalone and tax-ID eligibility. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| National Filing Systems | $99 / $149 / $199 | Yes | Application requests an SSN; exceptions not stated. | Different provider processing options. Provider turnaround is not an IRS processing guarantee. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| 1 Day EIN | $100 | Yes | Service offered without SSN or ITIN. | Formation documents required. Provider states payment is due after EIN assignment. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| Northwest | $50 / $200 | Yes | $50 with SSN; $200 without SSN. | Two prices based on SSN availability. Confirm the conditions for your own case. Checked September 19, 2026 |
| EIN National Filing | $272 / $372 / $502 | Yes | International service offered without SSN or ITIN. | Tiered international service. Confirm eligibility for its advertised application method. Checked September 19, 2026 |
Prices and conditions can change; taxes and extras may apply. “Not stated” means the source does not establish it. A provider fee is not an IRS fee. Names identify independent services; no affiliation or endorsement is implied. Check your eligibility before ordering.
You have other ways to apply.
Submit your own SS-4
Use the official instructions to apply by mail or fax through a service of your choice. International telephone eligibility has additional conditions; foreign ownership alone does not qualify a US-organized LLC.
A service with personal advice
An adviser or formation provider may help with cases outside this assistant. Compare what their fee includes. Our $10 package does not include personal tax advice.
Before you apply
Where can I get an EIN for free?
Apply directly to the IRS online if eligible, or send Form SS-4 by fax or mail. Telephone applications have separate international eligibility rules. The IRS does not charge for an EIN. Our fee covers form preparation and fax service.
Can I apply online without a US passport?
Nationality alone does not decide online eligibility. The IRS requires a qualifying US residence or business location and a valid responsible-party tax ID. Check the IRS online rules first; the online application is free.
Can US owners use this service?
Yes, for a formed US LLC with one individual owner, no corporation tax election, no employees or excise-tax requirements, and no existing or pending EIN. US persons can apply for a business bank account or a state requirement and must provide an SSN or ITIN.
Do foreign owners need an SSN or ITIN?
Use your valid SSN or ITIN if you have one. The IRS permits “foreign” or “N/A” only when the responsible party has neither and is ineligible to obtain either. Having an ITIN does not by itself make you a US tax resident.
Must my LLC already exist?
Yes. This assistant supports an already formed US LLC with one natural-person owner. It does not form your company or support multiple owners, corporations, employees or special excise-tax cases.
What documents and details do I need?
Have your legal LLC name, formation state and date, owner details, addresses and business activity ready. You can upload Articles of Organization or a Certificate of Formation to suggest fields, or type them yourself. Check every imported field.
Can I use my registered agent’s address?
You may use it as the mailing address if the agent accepts IRS letters for you. The physical business address is where you actually work or manage the business; it may be your home outside the US. Do not use the agent’s address as your physical address unless you operate there.
Is a US mailing address required?
No. The SS-4 allows an address outside the US. Use a reliable mailing address for official IRS letters. Your EIN fax response is sent separately to the return fax number on your application.
Which fax number appears on my SS-4?
New EIN-only customers receive a personal US number before the final PDF is created. Eligible annual-plan customers use their existing account number. Check that number on the final form before signing.
Do I sign and send the application?
Download the final SS-4, review it, sign it and upload the signed PDF. Then approve sending that exact file. You remain the applicant; Third Party Designee stays blank. An uploaded file is not sent until you approve it.
How long does the IRS take?
The IRS status page listed 10 business days after receipt of a faxed SS-4, checked September 19, 2026. This can change and questions may cause delays. Document preparation time is separate. We do not guarantee EIN assignment or a reply within 30 days.
What if the IRS asks a question or does not reply?
Check the fax report and the current IRS processing status. You can review incoming questions and approve a follow-up fax. Do not submit a duplicate application because a reply is late. Use IRS contact guidance or extend reception if needed.
What if my LLC already has an EIN?
Do not apply for a second one. Check your IRS notice or contact the IRS to recover or confirm the existing EIN. This assistant is only for a first application with no other application pending.
Will the fax be enough for my bank?
The IRS describes its fax reply as a cover sheet with the EIN. Banks set their own evidence requirements. We do not promise a CP575 notice by fax or acceptance by every bank; ask your bank what it needs.
What happens when the 30 days end?
EIN-only reception ends unless you extend. Each optional $5 extension adds 30 days; you may extend again. We hold an expired number for 30 days for possible reactivation, but receive no faxes during that hold. Annual customers use their annual account’s number and term.
How long are my draft and documents kept?
Unpaid drafts are saved for 14 days after the last saved change. Fax documents remain available for 12 months. Formation documents are read in your browser and are not stored permanently by us. Grok is optional and requires consent; xAI’s API retention rules apply when you choose it.