Video game studio
CFO services

A game studio CFO can provide financial support and advisory services to game development companies, offering a host of benefits to developers, founders, and technical teams. By outsourcing financial management to a professional video game CFO, developers can focus on what they do best – creating great games.

The services provided by a part-time CFO in the gaming industry can include a wide range of financial management and advisory services, such as:

• Game Revenue Forecasting
• Game Development Budgeting
• Expense analysis and tracking
• UA Cash Flow Optimization
• Monetization Revenue Analysis

These services can be invaluable for game development companies, providing them with the financial insights they need to make informed decisions about the future of their development process. With a CFO, game development companies can take a strategic approach to their finances, setting clear goals and objectives and creating a roadmap for success.

Our game studio CFO can provide invaluable tax support and advisory services to gaming studios, helping them navigate the complexities of tax regulations and incentives. By leveraging their expertise and experience, gaming companies can optimize their financial performance through tax savings, achieve their objectives, and stay compliant with tax laws.

Gaming companies can benefit from a range of tax incentives and tax-friendly structures, both local and international. However, navigating these programs can be a complex and time-consuming process. A fractional CFO can help by assisting gaming companies in understanding the available opportunities and whether they are qualified to reap their benefits. 

For instance, a game studio CFO can help in terms of:

• Identifying and securing tax Incentives, especially those related to R&D activities and IP exploitation.
• Structuring incoming and outgoing transactions with the goal of reducing or eliminating tax leakage, e.g. due to withholding taxes.
• Local and international structuring assistance in order to maximize utilization of available tax benefits such as low statutory tax rates, tax holidays etc. 
• Achieving efficient and simple alignment with tax compliance requirements.

Regardless of whether you are a game developer looking for funding or undergoing an internal ownership restructuring, or if you are a publisher or larger game studio looking into a strategic acquisition, you face unique financial challenges due to the inherent risks associated with the gaming industry. Additionally, the global nature of the gaming industry makes it highly competitive, and your success depends on more than just having an excellent game. 

That's where our CFO services come in. Our team of financial experts has extensive experience working with game development companies and will do their best to ensure that you negotiate from a position of strength, protecting your financial interests and creative liberties in your game development process.

As such, we offer a range of services to help you navigate the financial landscape and achieve your long-term financial goals:

• Identification and utilization of outside funding opportunities for game developers, including local and international grants and incentives applicable to gaming studios.
• Guidance on eligibility criteria, the application process, and financial reporting requirements for funding opportunities.
• Assistance with the application process and help create a compelling case for funding, highlighting the game's unique value proposition, market opportunity, and financial viability.
• Structuring and executing investments, divestments, and founder exits.
• Expert guidance on the financial aspects of investing in or acquiring a game studio, including due diligence, valuation, and structuring of the investment.
• Assistance in negotiating with potential investors or buyers.