Exacting Chartered Accountants for Betting & Gaming in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for betting and gaming businesses across the UK, from independent bookmakers to online gaming operators. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles gambling duties, VAT exemption, Gambling Commission compliance, yield reporting and tax planning for gaming businesses and operators.
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Hundreds of businesses across the UK trust ABM Chartered Accountants for reliable, expert, and genuinely personal accounting services. See why clients rate us as their most trusted financial partner.
Accounting Built for Betting and Gaming Operators
Betting and gaming businesses face challenges that general accountants rarely handle. Multiple gambling excise duties, VAT exemption on betting and gaming, gross gambling yield calculations, quarterly HMRC returns, Gambling Commission licence obligations and anti-money laundering compliance all demand specialist advisors.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with bookmakers, casinos, online gaming operators, bingo halls, amusement arcades, betting exchanges and lottery managers across England, delivering structured financial support for gaming businesses and individual operators. Every duty return and tax filing is handled accurately.
Helping Gaming Businesses Manage Duties and Stay Compliant
Gaming operators need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares gambling duty returns, GGY calculations, VAT partial exemption reviews, licence fee schedules and corporation tax planning, giving operators clear visibility over duty liabilities, net revenue and overall business performance.
Whether you run a betting shop, operate an online casino, manage gaming machines, provide bingo facilities or run a betting exchange, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your operation, keeping the business and individual operators covered.
Our Accounting Services for Betting & Gaming
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for betting and gaming businesses, designed around the demands of gambling duties, VAT exemption and gaming operators across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Gaming Operators Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of gambling duties, GGY and VAT exemption.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with gaming businesses.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Betting and Gaming Businesses Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports betting and gaming businesses throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to gaming operators nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions bookmakers, casino operators, online gaming businesses and arcade owners ask about accounting.
What gambling duties must operators pay?
Operators may face General Betting Duty, Remote Gaming Duty, Pool Betting Duty, Machine Games Duty or Gaming Duty. Each has different rates, calculation bases and quarterly filing requirements.
Is gambling income exempt from VAT?
Almost all gambling is VAT-exempt. Facilities for placing bets or playing games of chance are exempt supplies. Non-cash prize gaming machines are the main exception. Lottery management services are standard-rated.
How is Remote Gaming Duty changing?
Remote Gaming Duty rises from 21% to 40% of gross gambling yield from April 2026. A new remote betting rate of 25% starts April 2027. Online operators face major impact.
How is gross gambling yield calculated?
GGY equals total stakes received minus prizes paid out. This is the duty base for most gambling taxes. Accurate recording of stakes, winnings and adjustments is essential for quarterly returns.
What AML obligations apply to operators?
Gambling operators must comply with Money Laundering Regulations including customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring and suspicious activity reporting. Failures risk Gambling Commission sanctions alongside HMRC penalties.
Can ABM support gaming businesses nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves betting and gaming businesses across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to bookmakers, casinos, online operators and arcades.