Wells Fargo for foreign-owned LLCs — is it true every signer needs an SSN?
I have an EIN for my Wyoming LLC but no personal SSN. I read that Wells Fargo opens business accounts in branches, so I was planning to fly to the US. A relative said Wells requires an SSN from EVERY signer, which would block me even if I show up in person. Is that actually current policy?
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