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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 about the Machine Games Duty for Agents online service and how to register.
Use this form to complete your Machine Games Duty return and post it to HMRC.
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
Tell HM Revenue and Customs about a business you want to register for Machine Games Duty using form MGD1.
Send HM Revenue and Customs details of Machine Games Duty partners using form MGD2.
Guidance on how to carry out checks where dutiable machine games are on the premises.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Machine Games Duty (MGD) online service.
Apply to HMRC for group treatment for Machine Games Duty using form MGD3.
This factsheet gives information about the penalties HMRC may charge if your return is more than 12 months late.
Appoint someone in the UK to act as your Machine Games Duty overseas representative using form MGD4.
Report the addresses of all the premises you operate that have machines liable for Machine Games Duty using form MGD5.
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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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