EIN for a New Mexico LLC \u2014 How Non-Residents Get One Without an SSN
Why you need an EIN
Open a US business bank account — every bank requires it.
Set up Stripe, PayPal, Wise, Mercury and other processors.
File US federal tax forms for your LLC.
Hire contractors or employees if you ever need to.
Your EIN matters extra in New Mexico because your owners aren't on the public record — banks lean on the EIN and your operating agreement to verify the business, so getting the EIN right the first time keeps account opening smooth.
How non-residents get one (no SSN required)
US residents can apply online instantly with an SSN. As a non-resident without an SSN, you apply with IRS Form SS-4, submitted by fax or mail, with the SSN/ITIN field handled the correct way for foreign applicants. The IRS then issues your EIN along with a CP-575 confirmation letter.
What Bastion does
We complete and submit your SS-4 the correct way for a foreign owner, follow up with the IRS, and send you the official EIN confirmation (CP-575) so you can open your bank account right away.
IRS EIN confirmation letter (CP-575) for a non-resident New Mexico LLC
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We get your EIN without an SSN and deliver the CP-575 \u2014 included in formation from $199 + $50 state fee
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get an EIN for a New Mexico LLC without an SSN?
- Yes. Non-residents apply with IRS Form SS-4 by fax or mail without an SSN. The IRS issues the EIN and a CP-575 confirmation letter.
- How long does an EIN take for a non-resident New Mexico LLC?
- By fax it typically takes 5 to 15 business days. Mail takes several weeks. The instant online option is only available to applicants with an SSN or ITIN.
- Why do I need an EIN?
- You need an EIN to open a US bank account, set up Stripe or PayPal, and file federal taxes for your LLC.