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Becoming an IA
How to become an Independent Associate with Corsair Connect.
What is an IA?
IA = Independent Associate
An IA is an independent contractor authorized to:
- Sponsor new customers and IAs
- Build a marketing organization (downline)
- Earn commissions on downline purchases
- Access IA-specific tools and reports
IA vs Customer
| Capability | Customer | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase PRS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Receive CSR | ✅ | ✅ |
| Withdraw commissions | ❌ | ✅ |
| Sponsor others | ❌ | ✅ |
| Build downline | ❌ | ✅ |
| Earn on downline | ❌ | ✅ |
| Business License required | ❌ | ✅ |
Independent Contractor Status
IAs are not employees. This means:
- Tax status: Self-employed — you handle your own taxes
- Relationship: Independent contractor, not employee
- Benefits: None from Corsair Connect
- Expenses: Your own responsibility
- Schedule: You set your own hours
- Results: Not guaranteed
In This Section
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Requirements | Who can become an IA |
| IA Agreement | Key terms you agree to |
| Business License Overview | Why a license is needed |
| License Purchase | How to buy your license |
| License Renewal | Keeping your license active |
| KYB Overview | Business verification |
| KYB Documents | What documents you need |
| Sponsor Assignment | How sponsors work |
Enrollment Process
flowchart TD
A[Complete Application] --> B[Accept Agreement]
B --> C[Pay License Fee]
C --> D[Submit KYC/KYB]
D --> E{Verified?}
E -->|Yes| F[Active IA]
E -->|No| G[Provide More Info]
G --> D
Quick Summary
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete IA Application |
| 2 | Accept IA Agreement |
| 3 | Pay Business License fee |
| 4 | Submit KYC (individuals) or KYB (entities) |
| 5 | Verification review |
| 6 | Active status granted |
Key Requirements Preview
- 18 years or older
- Valid SSN or Federal Tax ID (US)
- Not employed by Corsair Connect
- Not an existing IA (12-month waiting period)
- Approved jurisdiction
What IAs Do
Primary Activities
- Sponsor customers — Help people buy PRS
- Build teams — Recruit and support new IAs
- Earn commissions — Percentage of downline purchases
- Maintain compliance — Follow all rules
Not Required
- No required purchases to remain IA
- No mandatory training material purchases
- No inventory requirements
How IAs Earn
flowchart LR
A[Customer buys PRS] --> B[Commission generated]
B --> C[Sponsor earns %]
C --> D{Split}
D -->|70%| E[OCA - Cash]
D -->|30%| F[Bonus Wallet]
Important Disclaimers
- No income guarantee — results vary significantly by individual
- Success depends on effort, skill, market conditions, and timing
- Past results don't predict future earnings
- No purchase required to become or remain an IA