Entity data
The legal name, addresses and Articles data are aligned before SS-4 is prepared.
Service design
An EIN workflow prepared before submission
Responsible-party data, SS-4, signature and the correct IRS route are organised as one process.
Qualification
Can an EIN be obtained without an SSN or ITIN?
In many cases a foreign responsible party without an SSN/ITIN does not use the online assistant and instead follows the Form SS-4 route accepted by the IRS. The identification entry, signature and submission channel depend on current instructions and the facts.
Responsible party
The correct person, identification status and IRS data set are identified.
SS-4 and signature
The form and signature instructions are prepared for an available submission route.
Submission and status
The route, status, corrections and secure delivery of the confirmation are coordinated.
Scope
What happens at each stage
| Stage | Go Solutions coordination | Client input |
|---|---|---|
| Source data | Consistency review of the name, addresses, Articles and application reason. | Current and accurate data plus approval of the selected route. |
| Responsible party | Data arranged under the current SS-4 instructions. | Confirmation of the authorised person and authority to act. |
| Signature | Form and signature instructions; third-party designee only with proper authorisation. | Signature by an authorised person and timely return. |
| Status | Follow-up and coordination of questions or corrections. | Prompt answers if the IRS requests more information. |
Signature and authority
Who signs?
Form SS-4 is signed by an authorised person. A third-party designee requires proper authorisation. Go Solutions does not submit without clear authority and compliance with the current IRS process.
Timing
The IRS controls the timeline
Timing varies by channel, workload, completeness and correspondence. We do not guarantee a date or promise an instant number.
An EIN provides
A federal entity identifier
- a number used in specified IRS and business processes;
- an IRS confirmation after the application is accepted;
- one document required by some banks and providers.
An EIN does not provide
It does not replace other decisions or filings
- a bank account or KYC approval;
- a licence, good-standing status or a universal tax classification;
- relief from Form 5472, the Annual Report or local duties.
START scopeIn START, a complete EIN workflow means SS-4 preparation, signature instructions, coordination of an available submission route and status. The decision and timing remain with the IRS.