Hi Michael, Well, that all depends on weather the game developer intends to sell software or not. If he or she intends to release free games like Jim Kitchen does the answer is no. The developer isn't making money therefore doesn't need to file separate tax forms for the company and himself. However, if a person intends to start a game company and sells software then yes they do need to become officially licensed. Either by being incorporated or choosing a limited liability company. The reason is for tax purposes which separates your personal income from your company's income. Generally speaking for something like PCs Games, GMA Games, USA Games, etc an LLC is probably the best option available.
Cheers! On 7/23/12, michael barnes <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey, I would like to ask those of you that are owners of the different > game companies a question. > The question is: When having your own game company like for exsample > pcsgames, do you have to have a business license? > I was told that even though I am doing a home company that developed > things for the blind I would have to get a business license. > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
