An Employer Identification Number (EIN) can be obtained in multiple ways depending on the type of entity and if the owner is US or a Non Resident Alien (NRA). US persons can obtain the EIN for the entity online if they hold a social security number or ITIN. NRAs cannot apply via the online EIN system as in most cases, these individuals do not have a US tax identification number (TIN). For those individuals, there are two options, dependent on the type of entity that has been