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I've run up against a problem in meeting VISA's "physical presence" requirements and am wondering what other Canadian webmasters have done.
I have no one -repeat no one - i can ask in the US or EU to meet these requirements.
The companies i've contacted to date have not wanted to do this.
So, I'm looking for suggestions, work arounds, and recommendations here people!
Are there some lawyers out there that do this sort of thing in the US?
Oh you mean the old mail drop that lookes like an address and forwards mail to you trick?
Not sure exactly what the requirements are, but there are services, I think HQ Office is one, where you can have somebody answering the phone, a person to greet visitors to your office, and office space on an as-needed basis. It isn't super cheap, but it might serve your needs. Some of them are small independent businesses and might be willing to act as your agent. I know for sure there are Nevada companies that will even act as officer-of-record for your company.
It's not the solution you are seeking. But if you want to start a paysite, why don't you start by doing a Badpuppy or premium AVS site instead? That way someone else can do the processing for you. I realize it isn't the optimal situation but you can get on with it and worry about off-shore solutions later.
Why don't you contact Chad Belville at http://www.chadknowslaw.com/ and see if he can help you or point you in the right direction.
Cheers
Michael
if all else fails, use verotel as your processor. last i heard they were pretty canada friendly, so hopefully that is still the case.
Yep Verotel and if it gets big you can always add NATS, I use Verotel for most of my in-house sales and even though paycom and them don’t get along I trust Verotel more than any US processor. Only hold back is the affiliate script the US processors offer, but as far as stability, good service, easy of use, on time payments, charging less, and just all around leaving you the hell alone Verotel are the leaders if you ask me. :turtle:
Verotle does not charging for wire transfers that really makes my banking easy (hate going to the bank) I really just have paycom as a canary in my porn mine, well that and the affiliate scrip they now offer (is really good) and I do think many of these independent affiliate scripts are way over priced but this will not last for much longer. :innocent:
thanks for the responses guys..
but that's not the problem.
according to the dudes at ccbill/epoch VISA US/EU require ID from a person physically located in the US/EU (depending on where your business is domiciled)
This is over and above your incorporation requirements.
That's fine if you a US/EU citizen but if you're Canadian, you're fucked unless you have someone willing to step up to the plate and sign on the dotted line. I don't and need someone.
Suggestions, anyone.
And I tried Chadknowslaw but I guess I have internet cooties cuz he's not responding. :(
first off, i doubt chad or anyone else will get back to you till after the convention.
second, it's visa - not ccbill or epoch - who is making the physical location requirement. and canada banks haven't been very adult friendly, which may be WHY canada webmasters have processing issues.
so why not use verotel?
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Originally Posted by Richard Craver
yr right basschick.
i've already made a private apology to chad. i forgot about phoenix(since i'm not going ;) ).
i'm more than happpy to make a public apology too. Sorry chad!
and you're right again basschick. It's not CCBill/Epoch doing this it's VISA.
i'll check with Verotel and see but since it's a VISA thingy.. who knows.
I assume Australians are in much the same boat as Canadians....
bugger VISA anyway.
actually verotel, though not my favorite biller, will probably come through for you, although it will mean ticketclub. good luck and please let us know how it turns out.
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Originally Posted by Richard Craver
Perhaps you could:
Go over the border to America
Get a U.S. maildrop that forwards to Canada
Get a U.S. ID with the maildrop address on it
Go back home and be happy :high:
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Originally Posted by Squirt
emphasis mine squirt.
getting US ID is the rub.
any suggestions. nudge nudge wink wink
Go get married to an american for a VISA and get urself some US ID :square:Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Craver
but that would mean i'd have to marry ... a girl.
at least in canada i can marry a guy... should my knight in armor ever happen to appear.
I'd marry a Canadian. Degrassi the Next Generation has affected me THAT much.Quote:
Originally Posted by samebb
I don't know which states, but I have heard from several sources that several states will issue non-driver IDs to non-US citizens. I remember a couple of Canadian models who were doing that so they could continue to work in the US.
Wouldn't the billers want something more official like a Social Security Number?Quote:
Originally Posted by gaybucks_chip
Richard, are there any sponsors that you do really well with? have a good rapport with? Maybe you could approach them about going into a partnership. I know it's a little stickier and there's always a risk, but it's something to think about.
Also, check out Moneris. I've seen them pop up a couple of time on adult type sites. Moneris is a biller created by two Canadian banks. They used to do Big Cock Society, but then got scared by the adult stuff and backed out. But then I've seen their logo on other sites.
Michael