APNIC generally has a one to two working day turnaround for responding to IPv4 transfer requests, but the full transfer can take longer if additional information is needed from the buyer or seller. The seller starts the request in MyAPNIC, and the buyer must acknowledge it within 30 days or the request is cancelled. Having the buyer’s needs assessment completed before the transaction can help prevent delays during APNIC’s review.

A buyer receiving IPv4 addresses through APNIC must demonstrate a valid need for the space. The buyer needs to provide a detailed plan showing how the transferred addresses will be used within 24 months. If the organization already holds IPv4 resources, APNIC may also review its past utilization and whether previous address space has been managed in accordance with APNIC policies. The minimum IPv4 transfer size is a /24.

APNIC’s transfer fee is generally 20% of the annual fee that would apply to the IPv4 resources being transferred. For a transfer between APNIC members, the recipient normally pays the fee before APNIC updates the registration. An initial IPv4 transfer to an APNIC member account that does not already hold IP addresses is treated differently. In that situation, the standard transfer fee does not apply and the account is instead charged the applicable annual membership fee. Transfers involving NIR members can also have different fee treatment.

APNIC does not have a general holding period that prevents every transferred IPv4 block from being sold or transferred again. There is an important exception for addresses originally delegated from APNIC’s 103/8 free pool. Those addresses cannot be transferred for at least five years from the date of the original delegation. Because eligibility depends on the history of the specific block, sellers should confirm the original delegation date before putting 103/8 address space on the transfer market.

Yes. APNIC allows prospective buyers to request transfer pre-approval through MyAPNIC before they have selected a specific IPv4 block. APNIC reviews the organization’s need for address space in advance, and an approved pre-approval remains valid for 24 months. If the eventual purchase falls within the approved amount, the buyer generally does not need to repeat the same needs justification during the transfer. Pre-approval can be especially useful when a buyer wants to move quickly once suitable address space becomes available.