Financial services support for software and game developers
Game development is your passion, but it’s also a business
You didn’t get into the games industry because you love spreadsheets and paperwork.
But the reality is that cash flow, BAS, payroll, incentives, taxes, tax breaks – they’re all part of the day-to-day, month-on-month, year-on-year running of a successful games development business. Then there’s company structures, shareholders, superannuation, investors and exit strategies… When you’re trying to build an immersive alternate universe, who has time for that?
We do. And we’ll do it all day.
LDB is a multidisciplinary accountancy and business advisory practice. We understand that the video games industry is unique. To support people like you with navigating the financial complexities of the game development business, we’ve formed a uniquely skilled team with specialist knowledge and experience, headed by Managing Partner, Luke Henry.
We’re at the top of our game, so you can stay on yours
At LDB, we’ve been working alongside some of Australia’s top games businesses for more than two decades. With more than 40 developers as clients, from small indie startups to major studios, we know the most successful games companies are built with passion, talent, and strong financial foundations.
- Company structure
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Capital raising
- Business growth advice
- Tax planning
- Tax compliance
- BAS/GST
- Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding
- Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
- R&D incentives
- Export grants
- Developing scalable business systems
- Tax incentives
Take the opportunity to have a free 1-hour consultation with our team, and we’ll show you how we can help.
Or call (03) 9875 2900 for more information.
The team to build the dream
Like all creative industries, game development is highly competitive. To stand out and succeed, you need the most creative storytellers, gifted digital artists, and developers from the very top of the pile to build your vision into a beautiful reality.
Aside from visionary ideas, nothing attracts talent like financial stability. Let our team support you in forging solid financial foundations for your games development business, building the platform to deliver on your vision, and turning passion into paying players the world over.
"When we outgrew out first accountants over 10 years ago, we moved to LDB and have never looked back! Luke and his team have assisted us, not only with a great accounting service but also in our strategy and financial planning for the structure of the business, personal taxation, superannuation, investments and anything else we need."
- Daniel Visser, Managing Director, Wicked Witch
With LDB on your team, you’ll have access to every part of our diverse practice, all working as one. Get help with a range of financial services all in one place.
- Accounting
- Business advice
- Wealth management
- Lending to finance growth
- Selling internationally
- Building sustainable business systems
Sleep better at night, knowing you have a sound cash flow forecast, solid revenue objectives, and business systems that let your company breathe and are ready to scale. When the time is right, we can also support you with negotiations when you’re ready to sell your business, take on partners, or even buy another company.
So, whether you’re just starting your journey with a big idea, you have a growing business, or you’re an established studio with many staff and different titles, take the first step towards a more stable, more profitable business.
Or call (03) 9875 2900 for more information.
Power up with specialist financial services for the games development industry
As the games industry and business landscape continue to evolve, there is support and opportunities if you know where to look. It’s our super power to be on top of the latest developments in incentives, tax breaks and government grants available to help you grow to the next level, whether that’s the Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO), a government R&D incentive, or a grant or stimulus payment.
Don’t miss out on opportunities. Speak to LDB and get expert advice on everything from basic setup, to day-to-day accounting and how to grow your business sustainably.
"LDB have been long standing and supportive partners of the GDAA - they're not just our accountants - we genuinely see them as partners in ensuring the association's health and prosperity. As our relationship with LDB has grown, and the needs of the association have changed, LDB has been there for us. They've got the capabilities, resources, patience and experience to be there for us when we needed the most mundane of bookkeeping help to complex project work. LDB also understand the Digital Games Industry and all the nuances, grants, international sales, uncertainties, and operating realities that effect everyday development studios, we're not just another IT company in their eyes and that's why LDB gets the GDAA's recommendation for our members."
- Blake Mizzi, Director on the Board of the GDAA
"LDB has been a great and understanding partner for us, at Convict, to start our company, help run our general accounting and provide accounting advice. We were recommended LDB by multiple devs, and they have not disappointed."
- Gregory Louden, Co-founder, Convict Games
LDB helps over 40 game studios across Australia, including:
Your game and software development financial service specialists
There are no cheat codes for financial mastery, but our team does know all the hacks. Like a well crafted NPC, we can appear with the right advice, help or caution, at just the right time, to point you in the right direction, no matter what stage your game development business is at.
Take the opportunity to consult with our team about your specific circumstances, in a free 1-hour session either in person or via video call.
Call (03) 9875 2900 or fill in the adjacent form to book your time.