Does anybody have an LLC? [To get accepted into CPA Network]

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I'm trying to get accepted to a CPA network right now so I can get started. I've applied to Neverblue and called them, they said they can't review the application right now, I have to wait until they contact me. I've applied for MaxBounty, My affiliate manager called me during school ours so I called back 2 hours later at lunch time and he didn't answer. So I called again when I got home a couple hours after that and left a message.

I really would like to get started setting everything up this weekend as I'm really busy during the weekdays and only have about an hour of freetime that would be dedicated to Advertising.

I heard that peerfly doesn't require a phone call sometimes, so I went to check them out and read their TOS and it says this:
  • You must be at least 18 years old unless you currently operate under a business entity (LLC, Corporation).
This is a problem for me because I'm only 17 and don't turn 18 until August and I do not operate under a business entity. Is there any way for me to get around this because I would really like to be accepted into a CPA Network today.
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  • Profile picture of the author Firstrate
    Reallly not necessarily. I get accepted to virtually any CPA network and I don't even have a personal website.

    Just call them up, speak to them and be normal.
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    • Profile picture of the author iRunThis
      Originally Posted by Firstrate View Post

      Reallly not necessarily. I get accepted to virtually any CPA network and I don't even have a personal website.

      Just call them up, speak to them and be normal.
      I've tried to get accepted to peerfly a couple months ago before I eventually gave up on CPA simply because the only network I got accepted to was CPA Lead. I visited peerfly's website today and their TOS says you must be 18. I'm not 18..
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  • Profile picture of the author Fresh Ads
    Some networks will allow you to sign up under a family member of age.
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  • Profile picture of the author RaptorGabe
    Sometimes you can register a DBA (Doing Business As) and this will allow you to get around it. However, you don't need a LLC or registered business to get accepted most of the time. I'm not telling you to fudge the details a little....but then again I'm not telling you NOT to fudge the details a little . Just make sure you can actually hit them once you get signed up.
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    • Profile picture of the author KingNacho
      Consider sending a message directly to Charlie at Peerfly. He is their compliance manager and can let you know if there is any wiggle room on their requirements or perhaps a way to work with them without being dishonest. You can reach them via their contact page.
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      • Profile picture of the author iRunThis
        Originally Posted by RaptorGabe View Post

        Sometimes you can register a DBA (Doing Business As) and this will allow you to get around it. However, you don't need a LLC or registered business to get accepted most of the time. I'm not telling you to fudge the details a little....but then again I'm not telling you NOT to fudge the details a little . Just make sure you can actually hit them once you get signed up.
        They make you take a picture of your ID. Lol there's no way.

        Originally Posted by KingNacho View Post

        Consider sending a message directly to Charlie at Peerfly. He is their compliance manager and can let you know if there is any wiggle room on their requirements or perhaps a way to work with them without being dishonest. You can reach them via their contact page.
        How would I send the message directly to him? If I send it to an email at contact us won't it go to an assistant? I'm really interested in working with peerfly but it just doesn't seem like I can get around it.

        By the way: I have no clue what a DBA is.
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  • Profile picture of the author DPWeb
    Doing Business As is like Business name. Pretty much exactly how it sounds. I would get one of your parents to just sign up, you make the sales, let them get the income and give it to you until you turn 18 and can sign up on your own. It should be fine if your parents have consented to it.

    I definitely would not fudge details when you are involving payouts.
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    • Profile picture of the author iRunThis
      Originally Posted by DPWeb View Post

      Doing Business As is like Business name. Pretty much exactly how it sounds. I would get one of your parents to just sign up, you make the sales, let them get the income and give it to you until you turn 18 and can sign up on your own. It should be fine if your parents have consented to it.

      I definitely would not fudge details when you are involving payouts.
      Only one thing, my mom is paranoid and will not let me take a picture of her ID and send it to a company online. lol I've tried to explain this whole thing to her but .... I gave up. She doesn't and won't understand.
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      • Profile picture of the author almondj
        An LLC is usually pretty cheap, $50 and less in most states. I've had one for over a year, it has two main benefits: you don't have to use your SSN & it makes you look a lot more professional.
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        • Profile picture of the author iRunThis
          Originally Posted by almondj View Post

          An LLC is usually pretty cheap, $50 and less in most states. I've had one for over a year, it has two main benefits: you don't have to use your SSN & it makes you look a lot more professional.
          I'll consider getting one, once I am able to make the money back within a day or two online. For now, I don't want to spend money, until I am actually making it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Headfirst
    You cannot do business under 18 unless you have your parents sign the contracts for you.
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    • Profile picture of the author bigbrian
      You can legally work under the age of 18 so I am not quite sure why there would be a restriction against this. If you are serious about making money we will definitely bring you on board.

      You don't need a LLC to get accepted to a network. There are various reasons to start a business but if you are just starting out just signup as yourself, be yourself on the phone interview, and be honest about what you know and what your goals are. More often than not networks are just looking for honest people looking to make an honest buck - at least we are.


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      • Profile picture of the author Headfirst
        Originally Posted by bigbrian View Post

        You can legally work under the age of 18 so I am not quite sure why there would be a restriction against this.
        Minors can't enter into contracts. Talk to a local lawyer if you're unsure, but they have to have a parent or guardian sign for them.
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        • Profile picture of the author bigbrian
          Originally Posted by Headfirst View Post

          Minors can't enter into contracts. Talk to a local lawyer if you're unsure, but they have to have a parent or guardian sign for them.
          Minors can legally work, receive a paycheck, and pay taxes given they are a certain age - doesn't matter if its via W2 or W9.

          A contract signed by a minor has to legal binding however how many networks have you worked with where you had to actually "sign" a contract? The only thing they are going to be signing is the paycheck they deposit in the bank.


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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    Honestly, call the a network you want to apply to and ask, just ask them what you would need to do.
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