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moe90@feddit.nl to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

Japanese developers on Steam can’t receive revenue from adult games due to Japanese banks blocking transfers

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moe90@feddit.nl to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago
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Japanese developers on Steam can’t receive revenue from adult games due to Japanese banks blocking transfers  - AUTOMATON WEST
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Japanese developers of adult-oriented games on Steam are having their money transfers blocked by Japanese banks- but why is this happening?
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    Fun fact if that money is invested overseas in a legitimate enterprise they can transfer it in just fine.

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      Unfortunately, it’s complicated. There are in-country tax considerations for the overseas entity and, as Americans are often shocked to find when moving here, something like an LLC is going to cause a huge tax headache with taxes

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        Also it’s technically money laundering

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          Hey that’s what the Irish Facebook holding company was doing.

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            Oh to be sure to be sure

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          rich are doing it too though

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            It’s only illegal if it’s enforced
            ~ the rich

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              or rather, rules for thee but not for me

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                Yes that’s what they said.

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                  there is slight difference in meaning

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