Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 7:41 am Post subject: Do International Affiliate's Need IRS Identification Number
Hello,
I have recently been declined by some of the bigger affiliate programs on the basis of my NZ address. These affliliate programs only market to the US.
Anyway I started looking into the possibility of getting a US mailing address and in my search I discovered the possibility of also needing an IRS Identification number which kind of makes sense considering that I would be trading in the US so to speak.
How have other International Affiliate's e.g. non US Resident manage with regard to this problem.
Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Posts: 5839 Location: by the beach, Australia
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 2:23 am Post subject:
One way is to write to the affiliate merchant and say that your site has a large proportion of visitors from the U.S. (if it has) and ask for the merchant to reconsider your case. That has worked for me.
If you show merchants that you're very keen to sell their products, they'll often take notice. _________________ Allan Gardyne
... earning a good living from affiliate programs since 1998.
Learn how.
Subscribe now FREE Affiliate Program Tutorial
Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 3:05 am Post subject: I have tryed with a couple
Dear Allan,
Thanks for your reply. I have tryed writing to a few programs who turned me down, two of them never bothered replying and one of them just repeating themselves about marketing only to the US, UK and Canada. I had pointed out, in a extremely tactful manner, that it was non-sensical to turn down an affliliate based on his or her address as the Internet was global and it doesn't matter where you live.
Anyway I think I have sourced an address that I can use legally in the US for a reasonable amount of money.
Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Posts: 5839 Location: by the beach, Australia
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 10:33 am Post subject:
Here's what I say in my FAQ on the subject...
Q: Some companies won't allow me to join because I don't live in the United States. How can I get a U.S. address?
A: First, try looking for a phone number on the site and talk to the affiliate program manager. Explain politely that this is the World Wide Web, and it doesn't really matter where a modem or server is located, you can still attract U.S. visitors. (I live part of the year in Australia and part in New Zealand, but I've almost totally ignored those markets. Most of my customers are in the U.S.) Second best choice: Try an e-mail.
There's a US mailing address service at http://www.mailnetwork.com I've been told that one costs US$300 a year. A cheaper option is USAbox.com which will supply a U.S. street address and forward your mail. This may be suitable for U.S. citizens living abroad. However, if the merchant doesn't want non-U.S. residents, pretending that you are a U.S. resident is unethical. Find another company to promote. _________________ Allan Gardyne
... earning a good living from affiliate programs since 1998.
Learn how.
Subscribe now FREE Affiliate Program Tutorial
Joined: 08 Aug 2003 Posts: 26 Location: By the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton, New Zealand
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 11:09 am Post subject:
It can be annoying when we get rejected by affiliate programs that market to US affiliates only , but just move on , don't waste your time with them. There are hundreds of other good affiliate programs that you can join that are available to International applicants.
Check out Allan's Directory of Affiliate/Associate Programs. You will find more than enough that are suitable for you to join ! _________________ STARSCAPES - Earn up to $1500/day
Find out how to set up a STARSCAPES home business selling glow-in-the-dark ceiling art for bedrooms in homes, hotels, motels, resorts etc. No experience or artistic talent needed.
Extremely lucrative, fun & rewarding.
http://www.66k.biz
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Your host: Allan Gardyne. Earning a good living from affiliate
programs since 1998.
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
