Anyone got EIN recently? How long does it take?

[hdloader11]

Last I checked it was taking 2~months around January due to the pandemic. Would be glad if anyone who recently got an EIN can tell me about how long it took for them.

 

[uplana]

If you read the board, in average people say 2 - 3 months.

 

[0x1b]

Last I checked it was taking 2~months around January due to the pandemic. Would be glad if anyone who recently got an EIN can tell me about how long it took for them.

I received it in 2.5 weeks during September 2021. I applied from my Wyoming LLC.

 

[hdloader11]

I received it in 2.5 weeks during September 2021. I applied from my Wyoming LLC.

Which method did you use to apply for EIN if you don't mind me asking?

 

[0x1b]

Which method did you use to apply for EIN if you don't mind me asking?

FAX through one registered agent

 

[UndividedNomad]

This guy got it for me in 24 hours: https://www.fiverr.com/blugency/provide-an-ein-tax-id-for-an-llc-or-sole-proprietorship

 

[absolutelykind]

This guy got it for me in 24 hours: https://www.fiverr.com/blugency/provide-an-ein-tax-id-for-an-llc-or-sole-proprietorship

How is this possible? I paid $400 to firstbase.io and they say EIN would take 20-30 business days. And this guy is getting EIN for $15 in 1 day? WTF?

 

[UndividedNomad]

To be fair, you have to get the Premium package that costs $180 to get it in 1 day. This guy signs up as a representative agent to your LLC with a US address and can therefore go to IRS website and apply online. Online applications get their EIN immediately. After the EIN was granted, he sends a letter back to the IRS to take himself out of the representative agent status. I did it, it works like a charm.

 

[uplana]

How is this possible? I paid $400 to firstbase.io and they say EIN would take 20-30 business days. And this guy is getting EIN for $15 in 1 day? WTF?

something looks fishy!

If someone really got his in 2 days then they must be good connected or something!

 

[startfleetio]

We do it in 7-8 business days legally. The ones who advertise that they can do it in one day are doing it illegally. They use an american to be the Responsible Party. Some banks might notice that, some won't. And you need to file another form to change it back to your name which itself takes 30-60 days

 

[0x1b]

This guy got it for me in 24 hours: https://www.fiverr.com/blugency/provide-an-ein-tax-id-for-an-llc-or-sole-proprietorship

AFAIK it's not even possible to pay for a VIP service/speed-up the process. It's very sketchy

 

[FixieHartmann]

We do it in 7-8 business days legally. The ones who advertise that they can do it in one day are doing it illegally. They use an american to be the Responsible Party. Some banks might notice that, some won't. And you need to file another form to change it back to your name which itself takes 30-60 days

How would you know that the name has been changed back? I have a friend that had exactly the problem that an American was used as responsible party and his tax consultant then filed another form to fix this issue, but he never got a confirmation from the IRS that the name was changed back.

 

[startfleetio]

How would you know that the name has been changed back? I have a friend that had exactly the problem that an American was used as responsible party and his tax consultant then filed another form to fix this issue, but he never got a confirmation from the IRS that the name was changed back.

This question would be better asked to the original consultant who helped him change the Responsible Party.

 

[gnud]

I got my EIN in 2 weeks. Filled the form, faxed it to the IRS. It was very fast, I was expecting at least 4 weeks, a few months ago it was 2-3 months due to Corona.

 

[DiscoveredAttack]

Hello!
I have opened my Wyoming LLC this year, in February. I'm a bit late with getting the EIN. I believe I have until February to obtain it.

I guess my options are:

1 - Do it myself:
Pros: cheap and secretive (I'm nearly done with the SS4 form)
Cons: more risk compared to using a professional, I'd have to figure out some virtual fax service and the like.
Any further, recent experiences of the process taking a handful of weeks rather than a handful of months? What @gnud seems promising

2 - Use a reputable service that will take 2-3 weeks (I understand they shouldn't act as my responsible party)
I know Startfleetio do it but at $400 seems a bit much as I'm not in a mad rush.
These guys ask $179
https://globalizationguide.notion.site/Fast-Track-EIN-Service-57531246300b4416ae339ede0a6f7a9e
What would you do?

Thanks

 

[CoinMaster]

To be fair, you have to get the Premium package that costs $180 to get it in 1 day. This guy signs up as a representative agent to your LLC with a US address and can therefore go to IRS website and apply online. Online applications get their EIN immediately. After the EIN was granted, he sends a letter back to the IRS to take himself out of the representative agent status. I did it, it works like a charm.

If I pay the $180 as an foreigner would I be able to get an EIN ?

 

[Thomas278]

I just got EIN few weeks ago, took 5 min and no cost at the IRS website. However I do have SSN even though I do not live in the USA: Got it for a newly formed LLC.

 

[clemens]

I just got EIN few weeks ago, took 5 min and no cost at the IRS website. However I do have SSN even though I do not live in the USA: Got it for a newly formed LLC.

How did you get the SSN for your LLC ?

It took 5 min to apply but how long to get the number?

 

[CoinMaster]

I just got EIN few weeks ago, took 5 min and no cost at the IRS website. However I do have SSN even though I do not live in the USA: Got it for a newly formed LLC.

do you mind posting the link to where to order the EIN ?