Tax compliance
Lost your EIN confirmation letter (CP 575)? How to request a replacement (147-C)
If you lose the original CP 575 EIN confirmation letter, the IRS does not reissue it. Request a 147-C verification letter instead. Step-by-step process for non-residents.
Why the CP 575 cannot be reissued
The CP 575 is generated once when the EIN is first issued. The IRS treats it as a one-time confirmation document. Banks and counterparties that ask for 'the original CP 575' are technically asking for what no longer exists if you lost it.
The 147-C letter is the IRS's official replacement. It serves the same verification purpose for banks and counterparties. Most banks accept the 147-C in lieu of the CP 575 when the customer explains the situation.
How to request a 147-C
Call the IRS Business and Specialty Tax Line: 1-800-829-4933 (US residents) or 1-267-941-1099 (international). The IRS agent verifies the entity (LLC name, EIN, responsible party identity) and faxes the 147-C to the requested fax number.
For non-residents, the call typically must happen during US business hours (typically 7 AM to 7 PM US Eastern time). Time zone alignment from Asia or Africa requires planning. Delewarellc can sometimes assist customers in scheduling and supporting the call.
Avoiding the situation
Save the CP 575 PDF in multiple secure locations the day it arrives. Cloud storage, password manager attachment, and physical printout. Delewarellc delivers the CP 575 PDF via email and via WhatsApp; both are recoverable.
Most loss situations come from device replacement or lost emails. A simple PDF backup at formation prevents the problem entirely.
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