The financial contribution issue

[Linas Vepstas]

On Sun, Aug 24, 2003 at 02:04:20PM +0200, Eneko Lacunza was heard to remark:
> Hi,
> 
> El s?b, 23 de 08 de 2003 a las 20:49, Linas Vepstas escribi?:
> > The last problem was with the name on the account.  I'd like the
> > bank to put the account under the name of 'the GnuCash Foundation'
> > however that requires 'the GnuCash Foundation' to be incorporated.
> > Which means doing US taxes annually.  And local franchise taxes.
> > And property taxes. And other filings.  
> 
> 	I had some experience with this with may local bank in Spain. At least
> here, it is possible to set up a name or title of convenience, the real
> owner being you. It was a bit tricky to get it, maybe try talking with
> someone higher in bank hierarchy could help.

In the US, its called a DBA or "Doing Business As".  The two banks I
talked to wouldn't accept a DBA without *also* having a formal
corporation.  But you're right, I'll try some others ... 

--linas

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