thread Re: itin in Online Store

itin

Legend — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

can we sigup with itin and ssn?

Re: itin

Minion — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:39:42 GMT

HI @Legend and welcome. You should be able to sing up with either or of those. I am not sure if you would be able to use both when signing up, but either of those will work when signing up for Square.

Re: itin

Candlestore — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:26:33 GMT

@Legend ;

I do not think so since according to the below search an itin is only for those that can not get a SS#. So if you have a SS# you should not be able to get an itin.

From the IRS ( https://www.irs.gov/tin/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tin )

An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number "9", formatted like an SSN (NNN-NN-NNNN). Dec 18, 2024

Now a business gets an EIN not a ITIN, if you got those confused. Depending on how your business is structured you might be able to have a Business account with Square and an Individual account. This is more a question for Square Support or a Business Lawer, based on your situation, but based off of ITIN and a SS#, no this would not be possible since you should not have Both numbers.

Re: itin

Legend — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:31:51 GMT

Hi ,

i have a non resident LLC WITH EIN, i want to know if i can have a square account as i dont have ssn and itin

Re: itin

Candlestore — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:44:40 GMT

@Legend ;

We do not work for Square just other businesses so we would not know the specifics to answer your question. You would need to contact Square. They are open on Monday as this is now the weekend. The support number is below in my signature line.

Re: itin

Summer2024 — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:56:37 GMT

Hi @Legend ! First, thank you to my friends @Candlestore and @Minion for providing their insight here. For anyone that happens upon this thread, I want to provide some more information about this and why SSN or ITIN is required.

Unfortunately, Square currently requires either a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to open an account in the United States, even if you have an EIN for your non-resident LLC.

Current Requirements for Square Account

Must have SSN or ITIN
EIN alone is not sufficient
Must be a U.S. resident or eligible to work in the U.S.

Why This Matters

Square must verify individual identity for:
- Anti-money laundering compliance
- Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
- Payment processing regulations
- Tax reporting purposes

Options You Might Consider

Apply for an ITIN
Partner with a U.S. resident
Explore alternative payment processors that accept non-resident businesses

For More Information

Contact Square Support: 1-855-700-6000
Consult with a tax professional about obtaining an ITIN

Note: These requirements are specific to Square's U.S. operations and are based on their current policies and regulatory requirements.