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

Dear all, I propose to create the legal structure in France, there is "Association loi de 1901" = "Association à but non lucratif", some links: - https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_de_la_loi_1901 - https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_%C3%A0_but_non_lucratif#Associati… - https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_%C3%A0_but_non_lucratif - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization Important: A very long time ago, when I have searched a company to host XSF data (before the server crashes) and when I specify that it is US organization, all talks have stopped. I had informed Peter Saint-Andre about this problem. Good to see that now, in 2026, there is a progress about this situation. Regards, BOCQUET Ludovic ________________________________________ From: Guus der Kinderen <guus.der.kinderen(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 1:50 PM To: XSF Members Subject: [Members] XSF EU Legal Structure: Example Proposals Dear XSF community, Documentation has been prepared outlining example approaches for relocating the XSF's legal home to the European Union. These proposals are intended as lightweight, pragmatic illustrations of how such a transition could work. They are not intended to define the eventual legal form, and no decisions have been made. Please note: although I am currently a Board member, these proposals were created on my own accord and do not reflect any shared opinion or decision of the XSF Board. Currently, the examples focus on structures under Dutch law and assume a complete migration from the U.S. to the EU. They are meant to help the community explore possibilities, understand trade-offs, and discuss potential paths forward. The proposals can be found at: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/XSF_EU_Legal_Transition_Proposal Please review these examples, ask questions, and share feedback - maybe even add alternative proposals of your own. Your input will help ensure that any future decision is well-informed, practical, and aligned with the needs of the XSF community. Kind regards, Guus