Remote Betting & Gaming Duty (RBGD) update
Since 2014, UK-based remote gambling has been taxed through a combination of General Betting Duty (GBD), Pool Betting Duty (PBD), and Remote Gaming Duty (RGD). Each applies to different activities and at different rates, creating a complex landscape for operators. The government has consulted on a significant reform that could replace these existing duties with […]
Climate Change Levy UK: Rates & Reliefs 2025/26
The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is a UK environmental tax designed to encourage greater energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from businesses and the public sector. It is applied to the supply of taxable commodities, such as electricity, gas, and certain solid fuels, when used for non-domestic purposes. Since its introduction in 2001, the levy […]
Tobacco Duty UK
Tobacco duty is one of the UK’s core excise taxes, levied on the manufacture and import of tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, hand-rolling tobacco and other smoking products. It is both a revenue-raising mechanism and a public health tool, designed to discourage consumption of harmful products while ensuring businesses handling tobacco comply with strict […]
Air Passenger Duty UK: Full Guide
Air Passenger Duty (APD) is one of the UK’s long-standing indirect taxes, levied on passengers departing from UK airports. Since its introduction in 1994 (legislated by the Finance Act 1994 and amended over time), APD has served both as a revenue stream for the government and, increasingly, as a policy lever influencing aviation behaviour. The […]
Soft Drinks Industry Levy (UK) – Full Guide
This guide gives UK businesses a practical, detailed overview of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) — how it works, who is liable, what products are in scope, current and upcoming rates, and how to register, file and pay. It is written for finance leaders, tax managers, product and compliance teams in producers, importers, bottlers […]
IPT: Insurance Premium Tax UK Guide
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is a UK tax applied to most general insurance premiums. Unlike VAT, which is charged on a wide range of goods and services, IPT is specific to insurance contracts and is intended to ensure the insurance sector contributes fairly to the tax system. For businesses, IPT can increase the cost of […]
UK Gambling Tax Guide
UK gambling taxes are a core part of the UK’s framework for regulating betting and gaming. Beyond licensing and consumer protections, operators face specific HMRC-administered duties that apply across distinct gambling activities, from land-based casinos and betting shops to online gaming platforms and betting exchanges. These taxes are charged to operators, not players. What this […]
Alcohol Duty UK: Rates & Business Guide
Alcohol duty is one of the UK’s principal excise duties, charged on alcoholic drinks produced, sold or imported into the country. It is a tax levied according to the type and strength of the alcohol, forming a significant source of revenue for the Treasury while also shaping public policy objectives around health, consumption and competition. […]
Fuel Duty UK Tax Guide
Fuel duty is one of the UK’s most significant excise duties, directly affecting the cost of petrol, diesel and other fuels. It plays a dual role in government policy: generating billions in revenue each year while also acting as a lever to influence consumer behaviour and environmental outcomes. Unlike VAT, which applies across a wide […]