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Originally Posted by ServerGenius
That move their hosting/operations from the US to Europe. With all the changes in legislation (2257), billing rules, etc it seems like more and more adult companies make the move. I also notice more and more US hosting companies that are in the process to setup an European Point of Pressence.
Have you thought about moving your operations yet? How much more till you
decide? The new .XXX that's coming will probably boost this trend even more.
Has the Strong Euro versus the Weak Dollar got something todo with it?
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Some of the moving has been progressing for a few years now SG, tho the series of issues being proposed as legislation in the US and the activities of ICANN sure help in the decision-making process as to whether to depart from the US.
Totally agree on the EU - there are now more seats at screens in the EU than exist in the US and it's a logical location to have a presence and where cabling is good and where processers have more laws/rulings for protection of client funds.
Only my
- the domestic laws of any country are irrelevant to anyone who does not live, host or have a business presence in that country.
Any company or serious webmaster should already have a "presence" - in whatever form, - in a variety of countries and a series of options (plan B's) in place to deal with changes in the operating environment - whether this may stem from.
There are increasing numbers of "facilities" (hosting, billing etc) in different parts of the world and it's common sense to spead risk and use them.
On the flip side - folks residing in industrialized and/or high-tax regime countries can be restricted in what they choose to do in that as long as they continue to live in their "home country", they need to comply with domestic laws. If that country does not have laws favorable to net operations, they may be violating local laws even if they are operating in another jurisdiction. Basically they need to actually live in a country where laws are favorable to net trading - it sure saves a lot of hassle and, if a low-tax or no tax jurisdiction is selected, - simplifies tax issues.
On your "Thought about moving?" question SG - yep.. done that years ago and never regretted one second. It was clear there was going to be problems years back - it was only a matter of when. We may be concerned over XXX or whatever today, but this too, will pass - then there will be more never-ending "issues".
