Does anyone know where 123rf is based and who owns them?

Norma

FYI

http://www.microstockdiaries.com/who-owns-who.html

Quote from: Goofy on December 17, 2013, 17:56
FYI

http://www.microstockdiaries.com/who-owns-who.html

Thats mighty outdated, by 7 years

You can go work for them if you're in Malasia:

Level 3, Kelana Parkview Tower, No.1, Jalan SS6/2, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

I could have just done this instead-

http://www.123rf.com/contact.php

Thanks Jo that is what I thought. We asked them a tax question and the email we got back was they were in China and our taxed were our problem.

Hi Guys,

We're registered in Hong Kong SAR. From my understanding as 123RF was registered in Hong Kong SAR, we do not have / practice withholding tax. Therefore, we would remit to you your earnings as a whole.

In conclusion: You will have to declare taxes in your own country of residence according to its local laws and regulations.

And yes: We're wholly owned by Inmagine, we have offices all over the world.

Quote from: Ron on December 17, 2013, 18:05

Quote from: Goofy on December 17, 2013, 17:56
FYI

http://www.microstockdiaries.com/who-owns-who.html

Thats mighty outdated, by 7 years

interesting how things have changed.
updated things from that list
istock - still correct
StockXpert - no longer exists.. but JupiterImages was purchased by Getty.. so StockXpert is technically owned by Getty.
SnapVillage - closed down and ported over to Veer - still owned by Corbis
123rf - still correct
Shutterstock - still correct
Dreamstime - still correct
Fotolia - still correct but they have some big investors to answer to
CanStock - now owned by FotoSearch
Bigstock - now owned by Shutterstock
LuckyOliver - closed
Crestock - now owned by Masterfile

Okay all thanks for the info. Since it appears that 123rf is a San Francisco company I wondered how I did not have to fill out a w2 but I get it if they are actually based in Hong Kong. Thank you. Just trying to make sure the biggest pain in my butt - taxes - is right.