Your LLC needs an EIN for banking and taxes. Here is how it works with anonymous formation.
By Alif Al Razi, Tax & Compliance Lead, Anonymousllc.co
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a 9-digit federal tax identification number issued by the IRS. Think of it as a Social Security Number for your business. Every LLC needs one — for opening bank accounts, filing taxes, hiring employees, and most business operations.
Non-US residents without a Social Security Number can still obtain an EIN. The IRS accepts Form SS-4 via fax for applicants without SSN. The EIN application requires a "responsible party" — the person who controls the LLC — but that person does not need an SSN. The timeline is different: 2-4 weeks via fax vs same-day online with SSN.
No. The EIN is tied to your LLC, and the IRS has the responsible party's information on file. The IRS always knows who is behind the LLC. EIN information is not publicly searchable — it is between you and the IRS — but it is not anonymous in the way that state filings are.
This is consistent with the scope of anonymous LLC anonymity: public state records do not show your name. The IRS, the bank, and courts can always identify you through proper channels.
EIN application and delivery is included in every Anonymousllc.co formation package. No additional fee. No need to contact the IRS yourself. Many competitors charge $79-149 separately for EIN service — Anonymousllc.co bundles it in the all-in price.