Fax Form SS-4 (EIN application) to the IRS

Before you fax

• The IRS recommends applying online if you can, and an online application gives you the EIN immediately. The online application needs a U.S. or U.S. territory address.
• The IRS sends the EIN back by fax, so write a fax number where you can receive faxes on the form. PageFax can send your form but can't receive the reply.
• These fax numbers are only for EIN applications. Other forms go to other numbers.
• The IRS issues one EIN per responsible party per day, however you apply.

How to send it without a fax machine

1. Fill in Form SS-4, including a return fax number, and sign it.
2. Scan or photograph the signed pages, or use the PDF you filled in.
3. Enter 855-641-6935 (or the international number that applies to you) and add the pages.
4. Send, and keep the delivery receipt as proof of when you faxed it.
5. Expect the EIN by fax, generally within 4 business days.

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