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The CMA has today launched a consumer law investigation into the auto-renewal practices of Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox.
An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.
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…
A best-practice supporting tool for research into video games.
Find out if you qualify for Video Games Tax Relief for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.
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.
More than £3 million of government funding has been awarded to emerging video game developers and start-up studios to help them scale their businesses and create the next British gaming hits.
How to pay Gaming or Bingo Duty, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
Find out if you have to pay, when and how to register, the rates, how to fill in returns and make payments.
Find out if you qualify for Video Games Expenditure Credits for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.
Find out about Gaming Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
A 60-second summary on how to make sure you're in charge of the additional features your child can buy in app-based and online games.
Product recall of unbranded 620-in-1 classic mini games console entertainment system presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
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.
These principles clarify the CMA’s view of the online and app-based games industry’s obligations under consumer protection law.
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