A 147C letter is an official IRS document that confirms an existing EIN and the exact legal name tied to it. You request it from the IRS, not apply for it, and it is used to verify your EIN when a bank or payment provider asks for proof.
How a 147C letter works
The 147C is a re-confirmation, not a new number.
You request it by calling the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line; non-resident founders use the international line at 267-941-1099. The IRS verifies your identity and authority over the entity, then sends the letter by mail or fax. It restates your nine-digit EIN and your business's legal name exactly as the IRS has them on file.
It exists because the IRS only issues the original CP 575 confirmation notice once. If you lose that notice, the 147C is the official replacement proof of your EIN.
Why it matters for a global or India-based founder
Banks and payment providers almost always want IRS proof of your EIN before they open an account.
You misplaced the original CP 575 notice and need a replacement.
A US bank or fintech rejects an account application because the name and EIN do not match IRS records.
A US client or platform asks you to confirm the exact legal name attached to your EIN.
For a non-resident, a name mismatch is the silent reason many bank applications stall. The 147C settles it with the IRS's own wording. Because an EIN is required to open a US business bank account and to file your annual Form 5472, keeping clean EIN proof is part of staying compliant, not optional paperwork.
Where it fits with StableCorp
StableCorp runs the full path: formation, EIN, US bank account, then USD and USDC/USDT payments on compliant rails. Because we file your Form SS-4 and hold your IRS records, we can pull a 147C when a bank asks, so verification never stalls your account or your ability to receive USDC from US clients. See pricing.
This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
Sources
IRS — Lost or Misplaced Your EIN? — https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/lost-or-misplaced-your-ein
IRS — About Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number — https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-ss-4