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Machine Games Duty (MGD): what you pay it on, how to register, filing your return and changing your details.

• Overview

  You may have to pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) if you have machines that…

• Register

  Register for Machine Games Duty (MGD) at least 14 days before you make…

• How much you pay

  You pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) on the total net takings from your…

• File your return

  You must file a Machine Games Duty (MGD) return every 3 months. Your…

• Change your details or cancel your registration

  Sign in to the Machine Games Duty (MGD) service to: update your personal…

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• Updated: 31 March 2017

How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.

• Overview

  You must file your Machine Games Duty (MGD) return and make your payment…

• Direct Debit

  You can only pay by Direct Debit if you’ve registered for Machine Games…

• Approve a payment through your online bank account

  You can pay your Machine Games Duty (MGD) directly using your online or…

• Make an online or telephone bank transfer

  You can make a bank transfer using Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs: from…

• By debit or corporate credit card online

  You can pay online. There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or…

• At your bank or building society

  You can only pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) at your bank or building society…

• By cheque through the post

  You can send a cheque by post to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC…

• Check your payment has been received

  View your HMRC online account to see if your payment has been received -…

• Tell HMRC no duty is due

  You must still file your return even if you calculate that you do not owe…

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