Can I get an EIN for my U.S. LLC in 2026 if I have no SSN or ITIN?
I formed a Wyoming LLC last month and need an EIN to open a Mercury bank account. I'm not a U.S. citizen or resident — no SSN, no ITIN. The IRS online application keeps rejecting me. What's the right path?
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