Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is for people not business, you need to file Employer Identification Number (EIN) but this can be confusing to people because certain countrys and towns allow people to be a business without paperwork. So here are some simple things i think if you are a real businesses:
- Do you have LLC or country related business paperwork?
If yes, you are a business and must file Employer Identification Number (EIN).
- Do you have a name in the business but the town or country officially does not considers it as a business?
If yes, you do not file Employer Identification Number (EIN), you use Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (US civilians use SSN).
- Do you have paperwork for business for your town/country but rules on international business limit you?
This is confusing, you have the right in your own town/country but you need to do something for international sales. Might need to speak to someone who is more experience.
If you do have a LLC or country related business work, you will need to update all the other publishers otherwise they think you working for as an independent which could be big problems later on.