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# Can I start my business without my EIN number?

## While you wait for your Employer Identification Number (EIN), there are several steps you can take to prepare your business:

- **Sales and invoicing:** You can begin making sales and issuing invoices even before receiving your EIN. Once your EIN is issued, you can update invoices retroactively.

- **Bank account setup:** To open a U.S. business bank account, you’ll need your EIN confirmation letter. In the meantime, consider setting up an American phone number, as it is often required for banking and marketplace registrations.
- **Online marketplaces and payment solutions:** Most platforms and payment providers require an EIN to verify your business. This makes the EIN essential for selling online and accessing payment services.

**In short:** You can start certain activities without your EIN, but securing it is crucial for banking, online sales, and long-term operations. Use the waiting period to prepare the essentials so you’re ready to move forward once your EIN arrives.

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