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[–] NegentropicBoy@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

photographer - professional

I have taken photos! If you pay me for one does that make me professional?

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I published a zine in high school. Does that make me a journalist?

Also, I'm not sure that they realize how easily it is to form an LLC in the U.S. and name yourself chairman. And yes, this includes people with a U.S. passport.

[–] scott@lem.free.as 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's trivial to start a limited company in the UK too.

[–] intelisense@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Need to be VAT registered, too. I have no idea how much extra effort that involves.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I would guess it is trivial enough for whoever that might wish to commit identity fraud on your behalf can get away with it pretty easily.

[–] scott@lem.free.as 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not a requirement for a company.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But it is required for the thing above.

[–] nogooduser@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

There are two lines mentioning being a director of a company:

  • chairman or director of a limited company
  • director, manager or personnel officer of a VAT-registered company

So if it is a limited company you need to be a board member but if it is a non limited company you can be a director, manager or personnel manager.

The second one is a bit harder to achieve for fraudulent purposes.