You do not need a SSN or ITIN to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). I have obtained EIN’s for multiple foreign clients without Social Security Numbers or ITIN. In my post, http://www.mollaeilaw.com/blog/how-can-a-foreign-company-obtain-an-employer-identification-number-ein-in-united-states, I provide detailed instructions that anyone can use to apply for an EIN as a foreign business without a Social Security Number or ITIN. Best of luck!