ITIN or EIN for Etsy?

Use an ITIN if selling as an individual or sole proprietor. Use an EIN if selling through a US LLC, corporation, or partnership. Many non-US sellers form a Wyoming or Delaware LLC, obtain an EIN for the entity, and use a personal ITIN for the 1040-NR personal return.

How do I add my ITIN to Etsy Payments?

In Shop Manager, go to Finances → Payment Settings → Personal Information. Enter the 9-digit ITIN in the Tax ID field. Etsy validates with the IRS and confirms within 1-3 business days. The Etsy 1099-K is issued at year-end with the ITIN as the recipient tax ID.

Does Etsy report ITIN earnings to the IRS?

Yes. Etsy issues Form 1099-K to all US-tax-resident shops crossing the IRS reporting threshold (currently $600 in payment-card transactions per calendar year). The 1099-K lists the ITIN or EIN on file and is delivered to the seller and filed with the IRS.

Can a non-US seller use Etsy without any US tax ID?

Yes. Etsy sellers physically located outside the US who do not have a US tax presence sell on Etsy under their local tax ID (the country's VAT or business number). The US 1099-K does not apply. Etsy collects local VAT where required. Non-US sellers who want a US LLC and Etsy Payments USD do need an ITIN or EIN.

Updated June 25, 2026

ITIN for Etsy Sellers: Tax ID for Global Sellers (2026)

When Does an Etsy Seller Need an ITIN?

An ITIN applies when the seller has US tax presence and is selling as an individual or sole proprietor — for example, a non-resident living in the US on a visa, a foreign national with a US tax filing obligation, or a US-based seller without an SSN. The ITIN is the personal tax identifier that goes on the Etsy Payments W-9 and on the year-end 1099-K.

ITIN vs EIN for Etsy: Which Should You Use?

Business Type	Tax ID
Individual / Sole proprietor	ITIN (or SSN)
Single-member LLC (US)	EIN (entity) + ITIN (owner)
Multi-member LLC / Partnership	EIN
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)	EIN
Non-US seller, no US entity	Local tax ID, no ITIN/EIN needed

See the broader ITIN vs EIN comparison.

How Do I Add an ITIN to Etsy Payments?

Open Shop Manager. Login to etsy.com and go to the shop dashboard.
Finances → Payment Settings.
Personal Information. Edit the tax-identifier section.
Enter ITIN in the Tax ID field. Name must match the CP565 letter.
Save. Etsy validates with the IRS in 1-3 business days.

What Banking Setup Works Best for Non-US Etsy Sellers?

Non-US sellers who want Etsy Payments USD typically pair the ITIN or EIN with a US LLC and either Mercury or Relay for business banking. Wise also works as the personal USD receiving account. See ITIN for freelancers for the broader walkthrough on freelancer setups.

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIN for Etsy Sellers

Etsy sellers need a US tax ID if they receive Etsy Payments in USD or if their sales trigger US tax reporting. Sole proprietors and individuals use an ITIN. US LLCs and corporations use an EIN. The tax ID goes on the Etsy Payments account profile and on year-end Form 1099-K.

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