Status: Unreviewed
Requirements & Eligibility
Who can become an Independent Associate.
Basic Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years or older |
| Tax ID | Valid SSN or Federal Tax ID (US) |
| Residency | US (excluding MT, ND, SD, WY) or approved country |
| Legal status | Authorized to conduct business |
| Agreement | Accept IA Agreement |
| Fee | Pay Business License Activation fee |
Who CANNOT Be an IA
| Category | Reason |
|---|---|
| Corsair Connect employees | Conflict of interest |
| Vendor employees | Conflict of interest |
| Household members of employees | Proximity conflict |
| Existing IAs | One position per person |
| Recently cancelled IAs | 12-month waiting period |
US State Restrictions
IAs cannot operate in these US states:
- Montana (MT)
- North Dakota (ND)
- South Dakota (SD)
- Wyoming (WY)
Re-Enrollment Rules
Former IAs
| Situation | Rule |
|---|---|
| Voluntary cancellation | 12-month waiting period |
| Termination | May be permanent |
| Lapsed license | Follow re-enrollment process |
Position Limitations
- One IA position per person
- Cannot hold multiple positions
- Cannot use family member's position
Business Entity Registration
IAs can operate as:
| Entity Type | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Individual | Standard KYC |
| Corporation | Articles + KYB documents |
| LLC | Operating Agreement + KYB |
| Partnership | Partnership Agreement + KYB |
| Trust | Trust documents + KYB |
Required Documentation
Individuals
- Government-issued ID
- Proof of address
- Tax ID (SSN)
- PEP declaration
Business Entities
- All individual requirements, PLUS
- Entity formation documents
- EIN/Tax ID for entity
- Authorized signatory proof
Jurisdiction Check
Before enrolling, verify:
- Your country is approved
- Your state (US) is approved
- You can legally conduct this business
- You meet all local requirements