Russia may impose a tax on Steam, PlayStation Store and Epic Games Store to support patriotic games

In Russia, a new tax may appear on foreign game distribution platforms, such as Steam, PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store. This was told by the publication “Kommersant”.

Russia may impose a tax on Steam, PlayStation Store and Epic Games Store to support patriotic games

According to a Kommersant source in the government, the Ministry of Digital Development, Telecommunications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation (Mintsifry of Russia) is finalizing the business model of the future fund, which will support Russian video game developers that popularize Russian history and culture.

According to the concept of the Ministry of Digital Development, the background can be replenished through a new fee of 5% from sales of games in Russia through such platforms as Steam, Xbox Games Store, PlayStation Store and others. Such a fee can provide up to 10 billion rubles annually.

The Ministry of Digital Development noted that a report with proposals for the fund has already been sent to the government. The government notes that the proposals are undergoing interdepartmental coordination and elaboration.

Source: ixbt

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