- Invoices for 2025 will be issued in early January via the LIR Portal.
- Payment extensions available for members in distress due to crisis situations.
What happened
The RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) will begin issuing invoices for the 2025 billing period in early January. These invoices will be made available through the LIR (Local Internet Registry) Portal and sent directly to all registered billing contacts. Members are advised to verify and update their billing contact information to ensure they receive the invoices promptly. The invoices will follow the standard invoicing process, which is outlined in the RIPE NCC Billing Procedure 2025.
To assist members who may face difficulties with payments, the RIPE NCC has introduced a payment extension process. Members located in regions experiencing crises—such as natural disasters or conflict—may apply for payment extensions. These extensions will be granted on a case-by-case basis, helping to prevent members from accumulating debt that might be hard to settle in the future. The RIPE NCC continues to automate billing reminders even if an extension is granted, and members should ignore these reminders if they have already received an extension.
Why it’s important
The issuance of the 2025 invoices is a standard annual process that the RIPE NCC follows to ensure continued funding and support for its operations. By making the invoices available through the LIR Portal, the process allows for transparency and ensures that members can access their billing information conveniently.
The introduction of payment extensions is significant, as it addresses the financial difficulties faced by some members in distressed regions. These payment extensions provide flexibility to organisations impacted by crises, allowing them to meet their obligations without the added pressure of immediate payments. This initiative ensures that the RIPE NCC can maintain a sustainable income stream while supporting its members in challenging circumstances. The ongoing use of automated billing reminders, even when extensions are granted, helps to keep members informed about their accounts, but members with approved extensions are instructed to ignore these reminders to avoid confusion.
