law

After publishing my game, Pinbot, on Steam and Epic Games, I was approached by many people—mostly in private chats—curious to know what one should expect from such an experience. The questions varied widely. Some, for instance, were concerned with legal matters. Naturally, having some basic knowledge about how to proceed when forming a partnership with […]

I often see debates about whether it’s possible to sell something without officially starting a business. If you’re reading this, you’re likely involved in programming… and you know the uncomfortable feeling when someone casually says they’ve “written a program for Excel.” A similar reaction occurs among accountants when you mention selling without a VAT number, […]

Copyright is a concept that transcends national borders, although it’s not universally applied. Approximately twenty governments worldwide do not adhere to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, commonly known as the Berne Convention. In Europe, this right is more commonly referred to as “Authors’ Rights,” while in other countries, it’s […]

After discussing invoices and copyright, it’s time to clarify once and for all whether you can actually sell your game without having a formal company. To understand the logic behind selling any product, including video games, one simple fact stands out: the end user, in countries with VAT systems, will always have to pay VAT. […]