An Introduction to Export Companies in Capitalism Lab

In this guide, we will explore what an export company is in Capitalism Lab and then walk you through the process of setting one up in a game of Capitalism Lab.

What is an Export Company in Capitalism Lab

Capitalism Lab is a game that simulates the business world. Your companies could trade goods imported through the docks provided in the game. You could also sell goods that your companies or other player-owned companies have manufactured.

The game was missing a way to export your company’s goods to other countries. The Export company gets around that limitation, as it stimulates the sale of goods outside your home market.

To access this functionality, you need to access the experimental DLC, which means that you need to own both the full game and every Capitalism Lab DLC that has been released.

Starting a new game with export company play switched on

To configure a new game to allow export companies

1. Select a new custom game
2. Click on the DLC tab
3. Click the export tab from the new tabs
4. Turn export on
5. Make any changes you want
6. Start a new game

How to create an export company in Capitalism Lab

To build an export company, you need to select the option to include them in the game while setting up a new game.

1. Open the build menu. The top left icon that looks like a toolbox
2. Click on import/export company in the menu
3. Select export company
4. Position it where you want to build it
5. Open export company
6. Use export deal point
7. Select supplier of the company to provide goods for export

Conclusion

You should now understand what an export company is and how to set one up in Capitalism Lab.