If you have your LLC you now need to open bank accounts (the first two are free so open both!). I'm going to share some links below to what I think are the best options. They are my affiliate links and I'll address them separately so you can understand the benefits. When applying, be honest but always emphasize more on how you will help your US clients. Relay financial - I have a great relationship with relayfi and they have told me that applicants that use this link have a greater likelihood of being approved. I use relay for my business and it has been great.the account is free to open. https://app.relayfi.com/register?referralcode=jimbaker Mercury bank - this is another great option. Again focus on how you are serving clients in the US. This link should give you bonuses once you are approved. The account is free to open. https://mercury.com/partner/jamesbakercpa Wise - this is not a bank but is a useful way to get paid and pay other people sign up with my link to get free transfers up to $500.. the account is free to open but there are small fees to open different currency accounts https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/jamesb2812 Stripe - if you are selling anything I would first try stripe.com for payment processing. I don't have a special link for them. Let me know if there are other accounts you may be interested in, how this goes for you and which you prefer!

I have heard that people who apply for an EIN via fax often wait a long time. How should those without an ITIN/SSN proceed?

I signed up for a virtual fax line to submit my EIN application. Will this be needed for the ITIN application process? Now that I have received my EIN by mail, can I cancel that line, or will it be used by the IRS for anything else?

I'm flying to Miami next week. Any suggestion for a certifying acceptance agent I could meet to certify my passport while I'm there? I also plan to open bank accounts. Any suggestions are appreciated.