Dear members, We would like to give some clarification as to how the RIPE NCC will handle end-of-year LIR closures and what we need from you to avoid invoicing for 2022. Any valid request received by the RIPE NCC to close an LIR account made before the end of 2021 means that the account in question will not be charged in 2022. You can avoid receiving an invoice for 2022 by: - Making a valid request to close your LIR account before the end of 2021. - Requesting the closure of an LIR account due to making a policy transfer or change in business structure. This request must be made with all the necessary information before the end of the year, and you must confirm your intention to close the account in our communication following the request. - Ensuring that for policy transfers, the resources are transferable at the time of the request. Automated invoices will be corrected for valid requests processed after 31 December 2021. We ask you to kindly complete closure requests, policy transfers and notifications of changes in business structure in time and as soon as possible so we avoid sending the automated invoice in Q1 2022. This reduces any unnecessary administrative burden for us and for you, our members. The sooner we receive these requests, the faster we can handle them for you. If you still need any further information, do not hesitate to contact us at <ncc@ripe.net>. Kind regards, Jeremy Walder Assistant Manager Registry Services RIPE NCC