[Members] Re: XSF EU Legal Structure: Example Proposals

Hi Dan, Before drilling down: let's not necessarily get bogged down in the details of these two Dutch-based examples. I prepared them mainly because, as a Dutch citizen, the information on these particular forms was most readily accessible to me. There are certainly other forms, potentially just as suitable or even better, that we could consider. I am very open to discussing such alternatives. As for your questions on the two Dutch-based proposals (obviously IANAL): - The Dutch Vereniging is more of a 'structure' definition than U.S. 501(c)(3) rules, that focus mostly on tax-exemption and limiting private benefit. So yes, a Vereniging in that sense more closely reflects the existing XSF structures as defined in the bylaws. - I don't know if tax-exempt status is/should be a requirement. It is easy to see the theoretical benefit, but I'm not sure if we have been benefiting from this in practice. In Dutch legalise, you typically need an ANBI designation if you want donations to be tax-deductible. The ANBI approval process is usually straightforward if your purpose clearly serves the public benefit and your governance and financial reporting meet the requirements, but it's not automatic. - I think that there's no strict requirement that board members live in the Netherlands. However, for practical purposes, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce may require a registered address in the Netherlands for the organization itself (not necessarily for each board member). Also, in previous experience, when you want to register for things like a bank account, additional regulation kicks in... Kind regards, Guus On Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 3:09 PM Dan Caseley <dan(a)caseley.me.uk> wrote: