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These principles clarify the CMA’s view of the online and app-based games industry’s obligations under consumer protection law.
An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.
The CMA is carrying out a market investigation in respect of the supply of mobile browsers and browser engines, and the distribution of cloud gaming services through app stores on mobile devices in the UK.
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.
Machine Games Duty (MGD): what you pay it on, how to register, filing your return and changing your details.
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.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Product Recall for SMART electric height-adjustable mobile stand presenting a risk of injuries.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Learn how the Government Digital Service is monitoring accessibility under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
A best-practice supporting tool for research into video games.
If your business pays the cost of an employee's mobile phone - what you must report to HMRC and what taxes and National Insurance are due
A research paper from the CMA
Product recall for magnetic wooden fishing game presenting a high risk of choking due to the presence of small parts as received.
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