We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
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…
New restrictions on vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers, and vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
AI technology commercialised through a spinout company from the UK’s national fusion laboratory, backed by strategic investment and fresh contract.
Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Filling, Capping and Labeller Machines presenting a risk of electric shock and entrapment.
Product Safety Report for Baoshishan Mini Spin Machine presenting a high risk of fire.
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Check the tariff classification for automated component placement machines used to manufacture printed circuit assemblies.
An independent paper from the UK’s Robotics Growth Partnership outlining a roadmap to position the UK as a global leader in robotics.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).