Thanks for doing all of this research, Guus!
I do like how the Vereniging mirrors the XSF structures.
- Presumably it does so more than the existing US 501(c)(3) rules currently
do?
- We'd wanna be sure we'll get the tax-exempt status before progressing too
far?
- Do you know if it requires that we have 1+ representatives physically in
NL?
I don't expect you to have all of these answers, or to learn enough to
answer them all either. Just wanted to blurt out my thoughts.
On Tue, 24 Feb 2026 at 13:51, Guus der Kinderen <guus.der.kinderen(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
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