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

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>:
> 
> 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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