[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