Do I automatically need an ITIN in 2026 just because I own a U.S. LLC from outside the country?
I'm a foreign owner of a single-member LLC. Some service providers tell me I need an ITIN immediately. Others say I only need one when I have to file a personal return. What's the actual IRS rule for 2026?
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