--- title: "Tax ID Numbers for Non-Residents: EIN vs ITIN Explained" slug: ein-vs-itin-non-resident-tax-id category: "Taxes & Compliance" author: "Ashwini Dhangar" date: 2026-11-11T08:31:26.077+00:00 updated: 2026-11-11T08:31:53.667876+00:00 readingTime: "9 min read" description: "Non-residents may need both an EIN for their LLC and an ITIN for personal taxes. Learn the difference, how to apply without an SSN, and common mistakes." tags: ["tax id number for non resident","ITIN","non-resident"] canonical: https://www.nexfyla.com/blog/ein-vs-itin-non-resident-tax-id humanView: https://www.nexfyla.com/blog/ein-vs-itin-non-resident-tax-id --- # Tax ID Numbers for Non-Residents: EIN vs ITIN Explained > Non-residents may need both an EIN for their LLC and an ITIN for personal taxes. Learn the difference, how to apply without an SSN, and common mistakes. --- *Human-readable view: * *Canonical: * *NexFyla — Form your U.S. LLC or Corporation from anywhere: *