An IRS 147C letter is the official letter that confirms your LLC’s EIN when you have lost the original CP 575 confirmation. Banks, Stripe and Amazon accept it as proof of your EIN. Only the responsible party or an authorised representative can request it, and IRS phone queues are long, especially from abroad. LLCPronto requests your 147C letter for you for $30 and sends it to you as a PDF.
CP 575 vs 147C
| CP 575 | 147C | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Original EIN assignment notice | EIN verification letter |
| When issued | Once, when the EIN is created | Any time on request |
| Accepted by banks and Stripe? | Yes | Yes, in most cases |
How LLCPronto Gets Your IRS 147C Letter
- You send us the LLC name, EIN and the address the IRS has on file
- You sign a short authorisation form (Form 8821) that we prepare, so we can speak to the IRS for you
- We contact the IRS and request the 147C letter, EIN previously assigned
- The IRS sends the letter, usually by fax, which is the fastest way
- We email you the 147C as a PDF, ready for your bank, Stripe or Amazon
What Can Delay a 147C Letter
- The person asking is not the responsible party and has no authorisation on file
- The LLC name or address given does not match the IRS record exactly
- The responsible party or address changed and the IRS was never told; we can update it first
When You Need a 147C Letter
- Opening a US bank or fintech account when you no longer have the CP 575
- Stripe, PayPal or Amazon asking you to verify the LLC’s EIN
- A provider rejecting your EIN because the name on file does not match
- Any time you need fresh proof of the EIN for a partner, marketplace or accountant
What a 147C Letter Shows
The 147C letter repeats the LLC’s name, EIN and address exactly as the IRS has them. If the IRS record has an old address or a spelling mistake, the 147C will too, so fix the record first. Use Form 8822-B to update the address, and send the IRS a letter to correct the business name.
Why Founders Abroad Let Us Request It
IRS hold times can run for hours, and calling from outside the US adds international call costs and time-zone problems. With an authorisation on file, our team requests the letter for you, so you do not need to call at all. Every EIN we get for a client already comes with its 147C letter.
147C Letter Cost With LLCPronto
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 147C EIN verification letter | $30, the same as our EIN service |
We deal with the IRS for you and send you the 147C letter that confirms your LLC’s EIN. Every EIN we get for a client comes with the 147C letter.
Documents You Need for a 147C Letter
- The LLC’s exact legal name and EIN
- The LLC’s address as the IRS has it on file
- Passport of the owner (the responsible party)
- A signed authorisation form (Form 8821) so we can speak to the IRS for you. We prepare it
IRS 147C Letter vs CP 575 at a Glance
| Point | CP 575 | 147C letter |
|---|---|---|
| When it is issued | Once, when the EIN is first assigned | Any time later, on request |
| What it proves | The EIN was assigned | The EIN on file for the business |
| Accepted by banks and Stripe | Yes | Yes |
| Can it be re-issued? | No | Yes, as many times as needed |
Who Needs an IRS 147C Letter?
- Founders who lost the CP 575 or never received it
- Banks and fintech providers asking for EIN proof when you open an account
- Stripe, PayPal and Amazon verification
- Payment processors and marketplaces checking that your LLC name matches the EIN
- Accountants preparing Form 5472, Form 1120 or other filings
FAQs
What is a 147C letter?
An IRS letter that confirms your business’s EIN, used when the original CP 575 is lost.
Can I get a new CP 575?
No. The IRS issues the CP 575 once; the 147C is the replacement confirmation.
How long does a 147C take?
By fax it can arrive the same day as the call; by mail it takes longer.
Can LLCPronto request it for me?
Ask us on WhatsApp; with your authorisation we can help.
Can someone else request my 147C letter?
Yes. A representative with a valid Form 2848 or Form 8821 for your LLC can request it from the IRS on your behalf.
Is a 147C letter accepted instead of the CP 575?
In most cases, yes. Banks, Stripe and marketplaces generally accept the 147C letter as proof of the EIN.
What is an IRS 147C letter?
An EIN verification letter from the IRS that confirms the EIN already assigned to your business. It is used when the original CP 575 is lost.
Can I get a 147C letter online?
No. The IRS does not issue it through an online form. It is requested by the responsible party or an authorised representative, which LLCPronto does for you for $30.
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