Business Optimization

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Overview of legal and business optimization options for game developers across jurisdictions, covering taxation, initial and long-term costs, company formation and operating models, plus the top five common mistakes to avoid. The talk is presented by a gaming-legal head and targets practical considerations for setting up and running a game development company.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 1:04Optimization goals
3. 3:52Company structure
4. 7:27Popular jurisdictions
5. 10:39Setup costs
6. 13:07Feasibility check
7. 15:16Tax methods
8. 16:42Structuring mistakes
9. 18:48Best practices
10. 19:50IP management
11. 20:33Q&A

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