How to Get an ITIN for Non-US Residents (2026): Form W-7 Application Guide (No SSN)
An ITIN is issued only to individuals with a valid federal tax purpose. It is not a standard bundled component of US LLC formation, nor is it a number you can apply for simply to open a business bank account. This article spells out exactly who needs an ITIN, what supporting documents to prepare, whether a tax return must be included with the application, how overseas applicants should choose their submission channel, and how to handle processing timelines, rejected applications, and expired ITINs.