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Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.

• Updated: 16 August 2024

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…

• Updated: 30 May 2023

• Updated: 16 September 2020

Find out if you have to pay, when and how to register, the rates, how to fill in returns and make payments.

• Updated: 29 April 2024

How to use feedback from marketplace reviews to evaluate your digital health product.

• Updated: 30 January 2020

A best-practice supporting tool for research into video games.

• Updated: 30 May 2023

How Gaming Duty is charged, and who has to pay.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

This guidance explains the different preference tiers under the DCTS, including benefits for each tier, criteria for moving between tiers and transition periods.

• Updated: 19 June 2023

David Kogan OBE is the Government’s preferred candidate for Independent Football Regulator Chair, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced today.

• Updated: 25 April 2025