EIN Application Status Checker (free 2026 tool)
Check whether your IRS Form SS-4 application has been processed and your EIN has been issued. Free tool for non-resident Delaware LLC founders.
What this tool does
Helps non-resident Delaware LLC founders track whether their Form SS-4 EIN application has been processed by the IRS international EIN unit. Provides a checklist of verification steps when no IRS response has been received.
Who needs it
Non-resident founders who have faxed Form SS-4 to the IRS and are waiting for the EIN confirmation letter (CP 575).
How it works
- Enter the date you faxed Form SS-4 to the IRS.
- Enter the fax confirmation number you received.
- Tool displays expected response window and verification steps if EIN has not arrived.
- If 7+ business days have passed with no response, the tool guides you to the IRS Business and Specialty Tax Line for verification.
Inputs
- Fax date
- Fax confirmation number
- LLC legal name
Output
Expected EIN-issuance window, verification checklist, and IRS contact information if delayed.
Frequently asked questions
Can a non-US resident form a Delaware LLC?
Yes. Non-US residents can form a Delaware LLC without a Social Security Number, US address, or US presence. You need a passport for identity verification, an EIN for IRS purposes, and a Delaware Registered Agent. Delewarellc forms Delaware LLCs for non-resident founders for $297 plus the $110 Delaware state fee.
What does a Delaware LLC cost?
Delaware LLC year-one costs are $110 state filing fee plus registered agent fees ($50-$179/year depending on provider) plus optional service fees. Delewarellc charges $297 plus the state fee for full formation including registered agent for Year 1, EIN application, Operating Agreement, and bank account applications.
Do I need a US address to form a Delaware LLC?
No. You do not need a personal US address. The Delaware LLC needs a registered agent address (which Delewarellc provides) and an address for IRS correspondence (which can be your home address abroad).
Primary sources cited
- Delaware Certificate of Formation filing fee is $110. corp.delaware.gov fee schedule 2026
- Delaware LLCs pay a flat $300 annual franchise tax due June 1, regardless of revenue or member count. Delaware Code Title 6 § 18-1107(b)
- The IRS Form 5472 penalty for non-residents who miss filing is $25,000 per occurrence. IRS Instructions for Form 5472
Related resources
Form your Delaware LLC today
$297 + Delaware state fee, one-time. 8-10 days. One-time pricing.