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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…
Product recall of unbranded 620-in-1 classic mini games console entertainment system presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Check if your company qualifies for Video Games Tax Relief for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.
Product Recall for Games Console Charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Check if your company qualifies for Video Games Expenditure Credits for Corporation Tax and what you can claim.
Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
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