[ripe-list] [ncc-announce] [news] Billing Changes for 2019

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It's another step to prevent people opening multiple LIRs.

On 21.12.18 15:55, Dominic Schallert wrote:
> Dear all,
> while I appreciate the efforts in reducing accounting complexity
> and organizational overhead at RIPE NCC, I’m not sure if this step
> of removing the possiblity for quarterly and half-yearly payment is
> beneficial looking at the vast amount of smaller, single-account LIRs.
>
> Just my opinion.
>
> Kind regards,
> Dominic
>
>
>> Am 21.12.2018 um 15:34 schrieb Gwen van Berne <gvanberne at ripe.net 
>> <mailto:gvanberne at ripe.net>>:
>>
>> Dear RIPE NCC members,
>>
>> We would like to notify you about changes to our billing processes that
>> will come into effect for 2019. Invoicing will take place one month
>> later than usual on 18 February 2019 to ensure you have time to plan for
>> the changes listed below.
>>
>> 1. Move to annual billing schedule only
>> On 13 December, the RIPE NCC Executive Board resolved to move the
>> billing process for members to an annual scheme only.
>>
>> This change to annual billing only is aimed at reducing complexity for
>> our members, eliminating repeated late payments and reminders, and also
>> bringing efficiencies to our processes. With the increasing number of
>> LIR accounts, the quarterly payments schedule has put a heavy burden on
>> our administration. This option also means that members often have to be
>> notified several times per year about late invoice payments.
>>
>> For members with only one LIR account, we will design a transition plan
>> for those with cash flow limitations and who therefore have difficulty
>> meeting the payment schedule. We will provide details about this in
>> January 2019.
>>
>> 2. No longer sending annual separate account statements
>> In line with our efforts to make our billing processes more efficient
>> and member-friendly, we will no longer send the annual account statement
>> to members separately from the invoice. This has caused confusion in the
>> past for members who are receiving financial statements before the
>> invoice is available to pay. The annual invoice will include all
>> charging details, including the membership contribution and, when
>> applicable, independent resources, legacy resources and the
>> redistribution from 2018. More details on the calculation for the
>> redistribution will be communicated in January 2019.
>>
>> We will notify all billing contacts about the changes to our billing
>> processes.
>>
>> The full billing procedure for 2019 is available at:
>> https://www.ripe.net/participate/member-support/payment/ripe-ncc-billing-procedure-2019
>>
>> There is a webpage that provides additional information on our billing
>> procedure and also gives further details that are useful for members in
>> Russia and Ukraine:
>> https://www.ripe.net/participate/member-support/payment/ripe-ncc-billing-procedure-2019/information-on-billing-and-payment-2019
>>
>> We are confident that these changes will simplify the billing process
>> and we trust that you will support our efforts to increase efficiencies
>> at the RIPE NCC. If you have questions or you want to request support
>> from us, please contact <billing at ripe.net>.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Gwen van Berne
>> Chief Financial Officer
>> RIPE NCC
>>
>
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