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ITIN Application. For founders without an SSN.

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a 9-digit IRS-issued number for individuals who do not qualify for an SSN but have a US tax obligation - typically foreign founders of US entities (required as the responsible party on Form SS-4 for EIN), foreign owners of US property, dependents of US taxpayers, and treaty benefits claimants. We file Form W-7, authenticate your passport as a Certified Acceptance Agent (no need to mail your original to the IRS), submit to the IRS Austin Service Center, and track to issuance.

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How it works

How we handle Conservation Easement, end-to-end.

A conservation easement is a permanent restriction on the use of land, typically donated to a qualified land trust to preserve the land's natural or open-space character.

1

Eligibility review

Land must have conservation value: scenic, ecological, historic, open-space, or recreational. We assess whether your land qualifies. Most rural and undeveloped properties do; urban properties rarely.

2

Land trust selection

Donation must be to a qualified land trust (501(c)(3)). We refer to local and national land trusts (Land Trust Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, regional trusts). They accept the easement and hold the restriction in perpetuity.

3

Engineering + appraisal

Engineering work documents the conservation value. Qualified appraisal determines diminished land value (the deduction amount). IRS scrutinizes appraisals; we use highly credentialed appraisers with conservation easement experience.

4

Legal documentation + closing

Easement document recorded with county recorder. Permanent restriction runs with the land. Donor receives appraisal-supported deduction. Coordination with attorney specializing in conservation easements.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent conservation easement pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Standard ITIN application

$399
Single applicant

Form W-7 + CAA passport authentication + IRS submission + tracking to issuance. Single applicant. Standard for foreign founders + non-US property owners.

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Family + multi-applicant

$799
Up to 4 applicants

Up to 4 ITIN applications (founder, spouse, dependents, business partners). CAA authentication for all + bundled submission. For families relocating or co-founder teams.

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FAQ

About the Conservation Easement Service.

What is an ITIN?
An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a tax ID the IRS issues to people who need to file or be included on a US tax return but are not eligible for a Social Security number, such as many non-resident foreign business owners and their dependents. It is for tax purposes only, not work authorization. We keep your US entity organized alongside it.
Who needs an ITIN?
People with a US tax filing or reporting obligation who cannot get an SSN, including many non-resident owners of US businesses, foreign partners in US partnerships, and certain dependents, so a foreign founder of a US LLC often needs one to meet tax obligations. We flag whether your situation requires an ITIN.
How do I apply for an ITIN?
By filing IRS Form W-7 with proof of identity and foreign status and, usually, a US tax return or a qualifying exception, either by mail, through an IRS office, or via a Certifying Acceptance Agent who verifies your documents. We flag the requirements so your application is complete and not rejected for missing proof.
Do I need an ITIN to form a US LLC?
No: you can form a US LLC and even obtain an EIN as a foreign owner without an ITIN, but you may need an ITIN later to meet personal tax filing obligations tied to the business. We flag the sequence so you form the entity first and handle the ITIN when it is actually required.
What is the difference between an ITIN and an EIN?
An ITIN identifies an individual for tax purposes, while an EIN identifies a business entity, so a foreign founder's US LLC gets an EIN and the founder may separately get an ITIN for personal tax obligations. We flag which number serves which purpose so you obtain the right ones.
How long does an ITIN take?
IRS processing typically takes several weeks and can be longer in peak filing season, and using a Certifying Acceptance Agent can reduce document issues that cause delays. We flag the timeline so you apply early enough relative to any tax deadline rather than waiting until a filing is due.
Does an ITIN let me work in the US?
No: an ITIN is strictly a tax identification number and confers no work authorization or immigration status, it exists only so people who owe US tax obligations can file. We flag this so an ITIN is understood as a tax tool, not a route to working or living in the US.
Does an ITIN expire?
ITINs can expire if not used on a US tax return for a period of years, requiring renewal before they can be used again, so keeping filings current keeps the ITIN active. We flag renewal so your ITIN stays valid when you need it for an ongoing US tax obligation.
Can File.Business help foreign founders with US tax IDs?
We form the US LLC, obtain the EIN even without an SSN, provide a registered agent and US address, and flag when and how to obtain an ITIN for your personal tax obligations, so a foreign founder gets a complete, compliant US setup. See international founders.
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