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What is a Qualified Parent Entity (QPE)?

What is a Qualified Parent Entity (QPE)?

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A QPE is a legal entity that owns at least 51% of the applying entity (directly or indirectly).

Applicant Evaluation FAQs Individual Questions

Applicant Evaluation FAQs
What is Applicant Evaluation?
When does Applicant Evaluation take place?
What are the components of Applicant Evaluation?
Why is Applicant Evaluation important?
How Applicant Evaluation will be conducted for an applicant with multiple applications?
What are the clarifying questions in the Applicant Evaluation process?
What happens if the applying entity does not pass certain components of the Applicant Evaluation?
Does the Applicant Evaluation cost additional fees beyond the gTLD Evaluation Fee?
What is Background Screening?
What eligibility criteria are considered for background screening?
What information is an applying entity expected to provide as part of their application?
Can an applicant, who is pending a Joint Venture, apply?
What legal compliance requirements should an applicant be aware of?
When is the background screening conducted?
Are there any situations where additional background screening is required?
Are there any other questions the applicant needs to answer as part of Onboarding or in relation to the Eligibility Criteria?
What happens if there are any issues identified with an application during background screening?
Will there be a process for clarifying questions during background screening?
What happens if the applying entity does not pass the background screening?
What is the Financial and Operational Evaluation?
When does the Financial and Operational Evaluation take place?
Who performs the Financial and Operational Evaluation?
What financial profiles can be assigned to an applying entity?
Why are there different financial profiles assigned to applying entities?
How are financial profiles assigned to an applying entity?
What are the main components of the Financial and Operational Evaluation?
What is a Qualified Parent Entity (QPE)?
Is the financial information submitted through TAMS public?
What are the mandatory questions related to Financial and Operational Evaluation?
What formats and limits apply to narrative answers for Financial and Operational Evaluation-related questions?
How must currency be reported?
How does the Financial and Operational Evaluation handle applicants with multiple applied-for strings?
Are there templates provided for all four financial profiles?
Can the Financial and Operational Evaluation panel request more information?
What happens if the applying entity does not pass the Financial and Operational evaluation?

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