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

• Updated: 16 August 2024

Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt

• Overview

  You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…

• Birds

  You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…

• Mammals

  There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…

Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK if you are a leader or…

• Eligibility

  You can apply either as: a leader (called ‘exceptional talent’) a…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  After you submit your endorsement application on GOV.UK, you’ll also need…

• Apply for endorsement

  Once you have the documents, you can apply for endorsement on GOV.UK.…

• If your endorsement application is refused

  You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…

Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.

• Updated: 31 March 2017

How to pay General Betting, Pool Betting or Remote Gaming Duty, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.

• Updated: 25 July 2023

Machine Games Duty (MGD): what you pay it on, how to register, filing your return and changing your details.

How to pay Gaming or Bingo Duty, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.

• Updated: 2 June 2023

Find out if you should pay Gaming Duty, how to register and how to pay.

• Updated: 1 October 2019

An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.

• Updated: 18 July 2023

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

• Updated: 30 April 2024