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Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
You must file your Machine Games Duty (MGD) return and make your payment…
You can only pay by Direct Debit if you’ve registered for Machine Games…
You can pay your Machine Games Duty (MGD) directly using your online or…
You can make a bank transfer using Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs: from…
You can pay online. There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or…
You can only pay Machine Games Duty (MGD) at your bank or building society…
You can send a cheque by post to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC…
View your HMRC online account to see if your payment has been received -…
You must still file your return even if you calculate that you do not owe…
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Find out when you can zero rate books and other forms of printed matter.
How Gaming Duty is charged, and who has to pay.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
How to use feedback from marketplace reviews to evaluate your digital health product.
A best-practice supporting tool for research into video games.
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