ITIN vs EIN Β· US LLC Β· IRS Tax IDs | IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent
Apply Now β $99For Saudi business owners with a US LLC: your LLC needs an EIN (Employer Identification Number) as its federal tax ID. You personally need an ITIN as the foreign owner. Both are required for IRS compliance, US business banking, and platform payment processing.
For individual Saudi freelancers without a US entity: an ITIN alone is usually sufficient for W-8BEN compliance on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Amazon Associates.
No. Saudi Arabia has no income tax treaty with the United States. Standard 30% withholding applies to US-source income unless you file a W-8BEN with your ITIN.
ITIN processing takes 8β14 weeks after the IRS receives your Form W-7. ITINPlus submits directly as your Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA).
$99 flat fee for a new ITIN application. Renewals are $199. You can add EIN formation for $50 extra.
No. As a CAA, ITINPlus certifies your passport copy so you keep your original. Documents are handled via email.
IRS Form W-7 (Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). ITINPlus prepares and files this on your behalf.
Yes. An EIN is for the business entity and can be obtained before your ITIN. However, as a foreign LLC owner, you'll need an ITIN for Form 5472 and other IRS compliance requirements.
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