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

[Robert Coup]

On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 11:49 AM, Brent Wood <pcreso at pcreso.com> wrote:

>
> I believe we had agreed that we wished to formally establish an Aust/NZ
> OSGEO Chapter rather than continue as an informal group subscribing to a
> mailing list. If nothing else, this adds credibility to OSGEO as an
> international foundation, as well as FOSS GIS is Australasia and the SW
> Pacigic region. So we are working towards that goal, for which OSGEO does
> require incorporation.


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 :)

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