Why Do I Need an EIN?
An EIN is a tax identification number that the IRS (internal revenue service) uses to track and receive income taxes for businesses.
MoreCommerce requires a tax ID when creating a merchant account. If you are located outside the US, you most likely won’t have a social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), and will need to enter an EIN for your business instead.
How Do I Get an EIN?
Details on obtaining an EIN can be found in the following page:
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-to-apply-for-an-ein