Commitments and contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and contingencies

16. Commitments and contingencies

a. Contingency related to outstanding penalties

The Company has provided for potential US penalties of $250,000 due to non-compliance with the filing of certain required tax returns. The actual liability may be higher due to interest and penalties assessed by these taxing authorities.  

b. Other

The Company has principal and interest payment commitments under the Convertible notes disclosed under Note 8 above. Conversion of these notes are at the option of the investor, if not converted these notes may need to be repaid.

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries enter into legal disputes in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes there are no material legal or administrative matters pending that are likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on its business or results of operations.