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This is right! I also solved the problem in few ho...

2009-06-25T21:25:17.725+02:00

This is right! I also solved the problem in few hours, and it in fact is just a (long...) phone call.

I do owe a company, but from what I understand you can put your personal name under "Legal name of entity" and then check "Sole proprietor" below. No need to provide SSN if you are not US resident.

The confusing detail was also what to check under Reason

cbodar: On page 2 of the SS-4 form that can be dow...

2009-01-26T21:54:00.000+01:00

cbodar: On page 2 of the SS-4 form that can be downloaded from the Tax Information page of iTunes Connect they list the possible reasons for needing (and being granted) an EIN.

One of the reasons is stated as "If the applicant... Is a foreign person needing an EIN to comply with IRS withholding regulations".

What I did was the following:
- Under the heading "Type of entity"

I am from India. I just called up IRS (+1-215-516-...

2009-01-26T21:24:00.000+01:00

I am from India. I just called up IRS (+1-215-516-6999) to get EIN, and lady from other end told me: "I can get EIN only if I am a company. As an individual, I get ITIN."

Evil Boss, you are saying: "After reading up on the SS-4 form for applying for an EIN it turns out foreign (non US) individuals can apply for EIN"

I could not locate this piece of info in the instructions. Can

mpatric: I think I am simply expected to take up t...

2008-11-30T16:31:00.000+01:00

mpatric: I think I am simply expected to take up the royalties paid by Apple on my personal tax statement in my native country, and not doing an American tax statement at all. I hope I am correct in this...

Jack: The IRS will basically go through form SS-4 with you over the phone, so it helps a good deal to fill it out to the best of your ability before placing the call.

Thanks for all the information, i am an individual...

2008-11-30T16:14:00.000+01:00

Thanks for all the information, i am an individual in the uk and just making sure that i simply phone the number in the post above to get a EIN. What information will they ask for me, as how do i prove my identity?

Regarding the use of an EIN instead of an ITINDo y...

2008-07-09T15:28:00.000+02:00

Regarding the use of an EIN instead of an ITIN
Do you know what the difference is for you as an individual? Do you still complete an individual tax return at the end of the year or will you need to do a company one?

I've also had some pain in trying to get an ITIN. A visit to the embassy confirmed I need a signed contract on an Apple letterhead that states I will be paid