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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 when to use the zero rate of VAT when supplying machine tools that stay in the UK but are used to manufacture goods for export.
Check the tariff classification for automated component placement machines used to manufacture printed circuit assemblies.
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Guidance for using automated grading techniques for beef carcase classification
Find out about the Machine Games Duty for Agents online service and how to register.
Get help classifying computers, inkjet and toner cartridges and their components.
Check the tariff classification of multifunctional display-monitors for vehicles.
Guidance on how to carry out checks where dutiable machine games are on the premises.
Check what processes are considered as insufficient production under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
New proof-of-concept tool uses crime data to provide an early warning of potential problems, enabling quicker action from inspectors.
Joint Concept Note 1/18 outlines the challenges of artificial intelligence technologies and how we can achieve military advantage through human-machine teams.
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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