corp-non us shareholders

[michaelmars]

anyone know how to get an EIN if none of the shareholders or officers have US social security numbers?

[Abby Normal]

Just checked the one we did a few years ago and we put "N/A - Non-resident alien" in the SSN box. We may have faxed it in. I'm guessing you're doing it online?

[michaelmars]

yes, trying to do on-line

[mircpa]

You need to fill W7 to get ITIN for shareholder/officer. Check option h under W7 and write Exception1.Third party withholding on passive income-Interest income & Foreign person's US Source Income. You also need to get letter from bank indicating Tax ID is required for a corporation to open bank account. Passport copy of shareholder/officer needs to be apostilled.