Re: [members-discuss] Proposal for New RIPE NCC Charging Scheme Model

Andrea, in the previous round of discussions we said why we can't use an "n euros per address model".

To re-iterate the argument, if we are seen to be "selling" IP addresses by the Dutch tax authorities then we lose our special tax status. This will immediately cause a rise in the cost of running the RIPE as we will be liable for Dutch corporation tax. Up until now the membership hasn't wanted this.

Could RIPE look change its jurisdiction ? was it ever considered ? Large organisation (and RIPE could be seen in that way) tend to move to the country providing them the best operational advantages, including taxes. Thomas