[FW: [Aust-NZ] Time to move - Incorporation of OSGeo-AustNZ

[Tim Bowden]

On Fri, 2008-10-17 at 13:50 +1300, Robert Coup wrote:

> 
> One thing to be wary of... 
> 
> linux.conf.au was held in Dunedin several years ago... and they ended
> up with a big GST liability because Linux Australia was GST registered
> on both sides of the Tasman and so both govts took their share. This
> may not be a problem if all revenue/expenses are funneled through TH
> for FOSS4G2009 (or in fact if nothing goes near OSGeo Aust/NZ), but if
> there are plans along those lines its probably worth talking to an
> accountant to make sure there aren't unexpected tax problems later 
> 
> Rob :)

FOSS4G does not involve OSGeo Aust-NZ.  The contract is between OSGeo
Inc and TH.  When we help out with FOSS4G we are acting under the OSGeo
Inc. umbrella.  No liability rests with Aust-NZ.  No financial
transactions are done by Aust-NZ.  In fact, I'm struggling to think of
any circumstances that are likely to arise in the next year or two where
we would ever have more than a few thousand dollars pass through our
hands at any one time.

Regards,
Tim

> 
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