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Machine Games Duty (MGD): what you pay it on, how to register, filing your return and changing your details.
You may have to pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) if you have machines that…
Register for Machine Games Duty (MGD) at least 14 days before you make…
You pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) on the total net takings from your…
You must file a Machine Games Duty (MGD) return every 3 months. Your…
Sign in to the Machine Games Duty (MGD) service to: update your personal…
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Find out about the Machine Games Duty for Agents online service and how to register.
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
Guidance on how to carry out checks where dutiable machine games are on the premises.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Machine Games Duty (MGD) online service.
This Tax Information and Impact Note is about changes to the Machine Games Duty registration process to allow it to operate once the UK has left the EU.
Send HM Revenue and Customs details of Machine Games Duty partners using form MGD2.
Use this form to complete your Machine Games Duty return and post it to HMRC.
Apply to HMRC for group treatment for Machine Games Duty using form MGD3.
Tell HM Revenue and Customs about a business you want to register for Machine Games Duty using form MGD1.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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