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ITIN & EIN

Getting an EIN or ITIN as a non-resident LLC owner.

ITIN vs EIN: Which One Does a Foreign LLC Owner Actually Need?

EIN identifies your LLC; ITIN identifies you. A decision guide for non-resident owners — which number you need, when, and how to get each without a US Social Security number.

August 14, 2026 · 7 min read · Ifetoluwase Samuel Pirisola

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