On Jul 16, 2025, at 4:29 PM, Preston Ursini via ARIN-PPML <[email protected]> wrote:
I wanted to chime in on the issue of the burdens that an Individual may have in establishing a sole proprietorship within their local jurisdiction. While some states are very permissive, others not so much. It is likely that people may look at the ARIN requirements and say, “Oh, I just need a city business license!” and obtain one without realizing the legal and tax implications of doing so. I’ve seen this first hand in my home state of Kentucky. A small business will rush to incorporate or an individual obtain a city level business licenses and then become overburdened with tax and regulatory fees throughout their first year, ultimately leading to the small business closing. Preston - To be clear - ARIN does not universally seek a business registration/license or a tax-identification number from individuals requesting resources. We may do so – particularly under circumstances where a party may be trying to establish recognition with ARIN as a first step towards engaging in fraud – but ultimately the decision of whether you need a business registration or license is dependent on the applicant and their business. As the blog posting on this matter states - Ensuring Compliance and Responsibility As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to comply with all relevant business and tax laws in your area. This includes: • Registering your business name if required • Obtaining necessary tax IDs • Meeting all legal requirements in your region Failure to comply could result in delays or denial of your resource requests. Many individuals seeking IP addresses are able to operate as a sole proprietorship, under their own name, and absent any business registration requirements. Thanks, /John John Curran President and CEO American Registry for Internet Numbers
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