How do I get an EIN without an SSN as a foreign founder? You file IRS Form SS-4 by fax or by calling the International EIN line at +1-267-941-1099. An SSN or ITIN is not required for the responsible party if none exists — write “Foreign” on line 7b instead. Plan on roughly 4–8 weeks…
Does the ny personnel records law apply to my business? Yes, if you employ workers in New York in the private or public sector, with limited exceptions for certain unionized workforces. The ny personnel records law takes effect November 8, 2026 and requires you to produce an employee’s personnel file, at no cost, within ten…
Are the SBA size standards really changing before September 21, 2026? Yes — SBA has proposed the biggest rewrite of sba size standards since it adopted NAICS in 2000. The proposal collapses roughly 1,000 standards to 338, defaults to employment-based measures, and adjusts receipts standards for productivity growth. Comments close September 21, 2026, and the…
Do I still need to file a FinCEN BOI report in 2026? Almost certainly not — if your company was formed in a U.S. state. The FinCEN BOI final rule (effective August 14, 2026) exempts every domestic reporting company and every U.S. person beneficial owner from BOI reporting. Only foreign entities registered to do business…
