You must file a US tax return
Example: you have US-source income and need to file Form 1040-NR.
ITIN application
ITIN application service, without mailing your originals.
An ITIN is a US tax number for people who cannot get an SSN. We prepare your W-7 and an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent verifies your identity, so you never mail your original documents to the IRS.
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- $299
- one-time
- 7–11 weeks (IRS)
- Time
What's included
- Form W-7, prepared for youThe IRS application for an ITIN, filled in from your details.
- Identity check by a CAAAn IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent verifies your identity document, so the original stays with you.
- Your supporting documentsWe put together the documents that show the IRS reason for your ITIN.
- Submission to the IRSYour complete application goes to the IRS.
- Your ITIN letterWhen the IRS issues your ITIN, the letter is added to your dashboard.
When you need an ITIN
The IRS gives an ITIN only for a reason it accepts on Form W-7. Owning a US LLC, or a platform asking for a number, is not enough on its own.
A US payer withholds tax from you
Example: a US company pays you and withholds tax, or you claim a tax treaty rate on a W-8BEN (an IRS exception).
Not sure you qualify?
Example: a bank or platform asks for a personal US tax number. Ask us first: we check whether one of the IRS reasons applies to you before you pay.
Your ITIN expired
Example: you got an ITIN years ago but did not use it on a US federal tax return for 3 years in a row. It expires, and you renew it with a new Form W-7.
How it works
- Fill in the form and pay
Your personal details, the reason you need an ITIN and a scan of your identity document.
10 minutes - We prepare your W-7
We fill in the form and gather the supporting documents.
2–3 business days - The CAA verifies and submits
The CAA verifies your identity document (it may ask to see the original on a short video call) and sends the application to the IRS.
1–2 business days - The IRS issues your ITIN
You get your ITIN letter in your dashboard.
7–11 weeks
One price
ITIN application
$299 one-time
Apply for my ITIN- W-7 prepared and checked
- Identity verified by a CAA
- No originals mailed to the IRS
- Submission to the IRS
- Support until your ITIN arrives
What we need from you
- A valid identity documentA clear, colour scan of the page with your photo and details. The CAA may also ask to see the original on a video call.
- Your foreign addressThe address where you live. For example: 45 Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Why you need an ITINFor example: a US tax return to file, or tax withheld by a US payer. We check your reason with you before we apply.
- Your date and place of birthAs written on your identity document.
Good to know
- The IRS usually issues an ITIN in about 7 weeks, and 9–11 weeks for applicants abroad or during tax season (January to April).
- The IRS only gives an ITIN for a reason it accepts on Form W-7. We check your reason with you before we apply, and tell you if you do not qualify.
- Your LLC does not need an ITIN to get its EIN, to file its yearly Form 5472, or to open most business accounts.
- An ITIN expires if it is not used on a US federal tax return for 3 consecutive tax years. Renewal uses the same Form W-7.
- LLC Station is a business filing service, not a law firm or tax advisor. For legal or tax advice about your situation, talk to a licensed professional.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between an ITIN and an EIN?
An EIN is your company's tax number. An ITIN is a personal tax number for you. Your LLC gets its EIN without an ITIN.
Do I have to mail my original documents?
No. A Certifying Acceptance Agent verifies your identity document for the IRS, so the original stays with you. The agent may ask to see it on a short video call.
How long does it take?
About 7 weeks after submission, and 9–11 weeks from abroad or during tax season. The IRS sets the pace.
Can I apply if I live outside the US?
Yes. The ITIN is made for people who cannot get a Social Security Number, and most applicants live abroad.
Can I use my ITIN at a bank?
Many US banks and platforms accept an ITIN as your personal tax number once you have one. Each one has its own rules.
Do I need an ITIN because I own a US LLC?
Not always. Owning an LLC alone is not a reason the IRS accepts. You need one when you have a US tax return to file, or when an IRS exception applies, such as tax withheld by a US payer.
Do I need an ITIN for Stripe, PayPal or Amazon?
Usually not to open the account: your LLC uses its EIN, and you verify yourself with your own ID. Some platforms ask the owner for a personal US tax number later, for example as sales grow. If that happens, we check whether you qualify for an ITIN before you apply.
What documents does the ITIN application need?
A valid passport is enough on its own to prove both identity and foreign status. You also need the reason for the ITIN: usually a US tax return that goes with the W-7, or the documents for an IRS exception.
How do I renew an expired ITIN?
With a new Form W-7 marked as a renewal, together with the US tax return you need it for. We prepare renewals the same way as new applications.
Can the IRS reject an ITIN application?
Yes, most often because the reason is not one the IRS accepts or a document is missing. That is why we check your reason with you before you pay and prepare the W-7 with you.
Apply for your ITIN from home.
Fill in the form and upload a scan of your ID. We handle the W-7 and the IRS.