#LithuaniaLovesGameDev We mainly chose Lithuania due to the busi- ness conditions and its convenient location. But we got so much more that we expected – For highly skilled talent, creative and inspired starting with incredibly creative people to people and a sense of community with a positive work with, and ending with strong support vibe - there’s no better place to be right now from local institutions and even risk capital than Lithuania. funds. Raman Ulasau, Founder of JetCat Games # LITHUANIA LOVES GAMEDEV 1. Talent 28,000 12,100 500+ ~€800 IT specialists in Lithuania developers in Lithuania specialising in Game average gross salary Information Technologies in Lithuania 2015 Statistics Lithuania, 2015 Development of IT graduate 2. Easy setup Setting up a company Non EU-citizen? Only 3 steps in Lithuania: before you start working: takes 3 days Step 1 Schengen Visa # can be done using an e-signature 1 Step 2 EU Blue Card Lithuania is 1st in the EU and 8th with assistance from Invest Lithuania in the world for ease of starting project manager a business Step 3 Residence Permit 3. Closely knit GameDev community Games created in Lithuania Cooking Fever Gremlins Inc. Train Valley Over 50M Downloads on iOS and Android Rated "Very positive" with 87% of Best kids and family game @ Indie Among Top 30 highest grossing iOS 600+ reviews recommending the Prize 2015 games on Appstore game on Steam Developed by Flazm, indie gamedev Developed by Nordcurrent, the largest Developed by Charlie Oscar, indie team studio that relocated to Lithuania in 2014 Lithuanian gamedev company that moved to Vilnius from Russia, Ukraine and Sweden #Lithuania4GameDev QUALITY OF LIFE & CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT Vilnius is the perfect spot for a creative outfit like ours. Our team is a mix of talent from 2015 Mercer Cost of Living Index ranked Unparalleled public internet access: different countries, and Vilnius as one of the 5 least expensive work wherever you want, whenever you Vilnius has a long- cities in the EU want standing tradition of being a melting pot of east and west, north and south, tolerant of any and every faith, <3h culture and language. Sergei Klimov, Vilnius is ranked by the New York Times Only a short 2-3 hour flight away from Founder and Managing Director at alongside Copenhagen, Barcelona and most European capitals & quick railroad Charlie Oscar Capetown as a hip and well managed and flight connections to Minsk, Moscow, place to live St. Petersburg GAMEDEV EDUCATION BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT & GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT 4th lowest profit LT tax in the EU 2X #1 in CEE for 2 full gamedev study industry-university programs collaboration in R&D WEF Global Competitiveness Report 6 game development courses at Lithuanian universities and Government funded financial support for foreign investors colleges Blue Card issuing time - only 2 weeks Cooperation with Lithuanian universities in creating developer workshops One of the lowest office rental costs in the CEE CONTACT US: We are a government agency that provides free investment advice, contacts and data. Let’s talk if you need someone to: Julius Norkūnas INFORM you on business costs, labour, tax & legal settings and other business areas. Head of Technology Team CONNECT you to partners and organise your business meetings in Lithuania. T: +370 5 264 9069 FACILITATE the set up and launch of your company, as well as help you access E: [email protected] governmental support. SUPPORT your investment by lobbying for more business friendly laws and assisting www.investlithuania.com in one-off problems..