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Subject:
Applying for a SSN in the US as a Foreigner
Category: Miscellaneous Asked by: andyhiggins-ga List Price: $5.00 |
Posted:
12 Oct 2002 07:00 PDT
Expires: 11 Nov 2002 06:00 PST Question ID: 75711 |
Hi I would like to know how one goes about applying for a US Social Security Number (SSN) as a foreigner (if at all possible). I conduct business in the US (mostly through the Internet) and although it is not imperative to have a SSN it would just make my life a whole lot easier if I did (e.g. when filling in forms and one of the compulsory fields is your SSN). I have a US Street Address and telephone number (in Miami, Florida) as well as a US company (a LLC registered in Delaware). See one of my previous questions: Opening a US bank account without a SS Number https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=28508 I would be most grateful if some one could tell me how I could get a SSN (I am based in South Africa). Thank you. | |
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Subject:
Re: Applying for a SSN in the US as a Foreigner
Answered By: bcguide-ga on 12 Oct 2002 16:19 PDT |
Hi, In order to get a social security card you must be a citizen of the US or have an immigration status that makes you authorized to work in the US. You can get a nonwork purpose Social Security number, but you cannot report earning with this number. http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/422/422-0104.htm - §422.104 To whom Social Security numbers are assigned. The documents from the social security administration that specify the requiremnets can be found at: http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/422/422-0107.htm - §422.107 Evidence requirements. You can apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98926,00.html and file the 1120 or 1120F http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-fill/f1120f.pdf The EIN number cannot be used for employment in the US, but it does allow a US or foreign business to establish a number to file taxes and open bank accounts. Search terms used: Social Security Number eligibility and IRS EIN This solution should solve your dilemma. Good luck with future searches, bcguide-ga | |
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