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Originally posted by scorpion3600
Also canadian, when we incorporated in the states we did not have to get an ITIN and that is because we used what is called a "Resident Agent'. It is a good idea to have a resident agent...however, I still think an ITIN is not required because the shareholders of a US corporation do not have to be American and therefore you should be able to get a EIN number for the corporation. Furthermore, you are not opening any accounts in your name so to have an ITIN number is just another draconian measure by the IRS to tag you, if indeed you need it 
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Yes, what you are saying appears to be correct as I'm just finding out. We did use a resident agent. However, I guess my resident agent didn't fully understand this stuff as she kinda led me
to believe that i needed this ITIN. But upon further discussions with the IRS it seems like this isn't necessary. Anyway, I've got
my EIN application in with the IRS now - hopefully i'll get an EIN shortly.
How long did it take to get your EIN once you put in the application?
- thanks for the great info, Scorpion3600.
jpoker