Your questions, answered clearly

Yes. An ITIN can be obtained for several reasons. If you don't have a US company, we can secure your ITIN by filing a US federal tax return for your US-sourced income. If your goal is to sell or get paid in the US, we usually recommend forming a US LLC as well — it makes banking and payment platforms much easier.

If you're an individual founder or seller just getting started, an LLC is usually the simplest and most cost-effective choice. A C-Corp makes more sense if you plan to raise investment or have multiple shareholders. For state, low-cost filing states are popular for non-residents — we'll recommend the right one for your situation during onboarding.

After the first year, the registered agent and US business address renew at $298/year. That keeps your company in good standing and your mail address active with unlimited scans. State franchise/annual fees (where a state charges them) are separate and depend on the state you choose.

We can prepare and submit the applications to your chosen bank or payment platform for free as part of the process. Approval is always the platform's own decision — no provider can guarantee it — but having an EIN, ITIN and proper US setup gives you the best possible chance.

Company formation typically takes 2–7 business days depending on the state, then the EIN follows (currently around 15–30 business days due to IRS processing times). For the ITIN, after you sign your W-7 we file with the IRS and issuance usually takes about 6–8 weeks, though the IRS can take longer in peak periods.

Our team can assist you in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Turkish and Italian, so you can complete everything comfortably in your own language.

Due to US government sanctions and restrictions, we're unable to form companies or file ITIN applications for residents of certain countries, including Iran, North Korea, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, and a small number of others. If you're unsure, message us and we'll confirm before you pay.