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[Roadrager]

Quite simple question really

do i need to have a company even if its just a name and website to distrubte my game

Edited by Roadrager, 11 May 2012 - 02:19 PM.

[Futhark]

Quite simple question really

do i need to have a company even if its just a name and website to distrubte my game

Simply put: No.




Create a game, give it to your friends, sell it to your friends, make it downloadable on your site, offer it to already established companies, whatever, whichever ... the world is your boisterous oyster.

[Roadrager]

Quite simple question really

do i need to have a company even if its just a name and website to distrubte my game

Simply put: No.




Create a game, give it to your friends, sell it to your friends, make it downloadable on your site, offer it to already established companies, whatever, whichever ... the world is your boisterous oyster.

Thank you. does having a company help like make it seem more professional or anything?

[Jack Indie Box]

Assuming your in a country like the UK no you don't, and even if you want a company there are many types some of which dont require any registration or such, just look at small ebay companies. the 2 main things you have to look at though(in UK) is income tax, you have to declare your earnings and VAT registration this is NOT required if your turnover is less than £75thousand (this figure may not be uptodate).

In the UK trademarks (non registered, and only for your sector or area) and copyright is automatic aslong as you can prove the property is yours and put the relevant symbols and clauses like all rights reserved and a date.

You should just brand yourself and have a website and keep intouch and track of any business contacts you get. Thank is plenty to seem proffesional assuming your product is good.

Edited by Jack Indie Box, 11 May 2012 - 02:45 PM.

[ChefDavid22]

if you live in the states you need a DBA (Doing Business As) and a Tax id. The DBA needs to be filed in your county and costs $8.50 - the tax ID is free and can be obtained from the irs website.

This asumes you want to do it "right" - besides being an Android or IOS distributor you need to have a tax idea first or you cant even sign up.

Edited by ChefDavid22, 11 May 2012 - 03:41 PM.

[Roadrager]

Thanks. My game is not finished but i dont think im going to sell it just distrubute it for free.

[Roadrager]

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