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This session took place at XP Game Summit 2025.

Gaining the Edge: Building an OP Financial Strategy for your Studio to Thrive

  • Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • 11:45 am – 12:25 pm (40 min)
  • Green Stage (Regency B)
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Many studio heads understand tax credits are important, but few realize their true potential as a strategic leverage tool capable of fundamentally reshaping their studio's trajectory. Our session goes deep, providing insights grounded in a thorough, nuanced understanding of Canadian tax legislation and tax credit systems – knowledge that goes far beyond standard advice.

We'll reveal how an augmented approach allows studios of any size to supercharge tax credits: for early-stage indies, learn to convert sweat equity into real value with minimal investment; for established studios, discover how tax credits can function as a robust strategy, even when stacked against advanced strategies employed in traditional tax planning. Learn how your efforts, combined with expert insight, can provide you with a comprehensive approach that is vital for thriving in the competitive game industry.

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