I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience of setting up financial structures within the US when operating as a non-resident alien. I have started a business which is now netting me a significant monthly income and I would additionally like to use the services of a US based merchant account.

The one that I am looking at requires a US address and a US SSN. The US address is no problem as I have incorporated in the US and have a mailing address there. I am in the process of applying for an ITIN (Inidividual Tax Identifier Number) which I am supposed to use instead of an SSN when filling in my tax forms.

Has anyone else on here done this or know anything about it. The IRS website is very sober reading indeed.

Thanks