SS-4 preparation
Your details organised into the IRS application with a review before filing.
Built for Sri Lankan digital founders
Your address is not the limit. Your setup is.
Confusing paperwork slows the start. Clear guidance keeps it moving. We guide your US EIN application in plain English or සිංහල.
One-time LKR pricingHuman guidanceNo approval promises
The cost of the shortcut
Your client paid. Your account froze.
Borrowed identities, mismatched addresses, and unverifiable business details can turn a good month into a support ticket.
- Keep control
Build around business details you can actually document. - Answer verification clearly
Know what each form asks and why. - Plan beyond the EIN
Entity, bank, owner, website, and processor details must make sense together.
What an EIN really is
One number is not the whole setup.
An EIN is a US federal tax identification number. It can be an important layer, but payment providers make their own eligibility and verification decisions.
Honest promise: we can guide and prepare your application. We cannot guarantee an IRS processing date or a Stripe approval.
Your EIN confirmation
Where does the EIN number appear?
The IRS’s current digital CP575 confirms the entity’s Employer Identification Number. The number uses a nine-digit format such as 12-3456789.
NoticeLook for CP575 or the applicable EIN confirmation notice.
NumberA nine-digit EIN, normally shown as XX-XXXXXXX.
MatchConfirm the legal name and address match your entity records.
The image is an educational sample—not an IRS document. Original CP575A–J notices cannot be recreated. Read the official IRS explanation ↗
What you get
Less form-fear. More clarity.
A focused application service for founders who want to understand what they are signing—not just receive a PDF.
International applicant path
Guidance for applicants whose principal place of business is outside the US.
Privacy-conscious handling
Only the documents needed for your case, handled with a clear purpose.
Sinhala + English support
Ask the awkward questions in the language that makes them easiest.
Status guidance
Understand the usual sequence and what to do when the IRS needs more information.
Next-step checklist
A practical handoff covering the documents other platforms may ask to verify.
How it works
One small box can hold the whole file.
The process is not hard because the form is long. It is hard because one unchecked detail can conflict with everything after it.
Check your case
Tell us about your entity, responsible party, location, and intended use.
Review your details
We identify missing or conflicting information before anything is filed.
Prepare and submit
Your SS-4 is prepared for the appropriate international applicant channel.
Receive and organise
Store your EIN confirmation and use the checklist for your next provider.
Simple pricing
Pay for guidance, not a “secret.”
The IRS does not charge a fee to issue an EIN. Our fee covers case review, form preparation, process guidance, and support.
EIN guidance package
Launch priceOne-time service fee
LKR 10,000
LKR 15,000 · Taxes or third-party costs, if any, are shown before you proceed.
- Eligibility and detail review
- Form SS-4 preparation guidance
- Sinhala + English support
- Post-EIN document checklist
No Stripe approval guarantee. See the refund policy.
Clear answers
The questions worth asking first.
Can a Sri Lankan apply for an EIN?
International applicants can use the IRS’s international application routes when eligible. Your entity and responsible-party details still need to be accurate.
Will an EIN guarantee a Stripe account?
No. Stripe decides account eligibility and verification separately. An EIN is a tax ID; it is not proof of approval and it does not replace entity, owner, bank, website, or business checks.
Do I need a US SSN?
Not every international EIN case requires an SSN, but the responsible-party rules and the correct SS-4 fields matter. We review the facts of your application rather than promise one answer for everyone.
How long does the IRS take?
Processing depends on the application channel and IRS workload. We show an estimate after reviewing your case, but we do not advertise a guaranteed date.
Is the EIN itself free?
Yes. The IRS does not charge to issue an EIN. The ein.lk price is for preparation, guidance, and support.