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GameFi Rewards Tax UK — HMRC Guide for 2025/26
GameFi combines gaming and DeFi — and inherits the tax complexity of both. This guide covers how HMRC may treat common GameFi activities. Educational only — not tax advice.
Estimate my GameFi tax →GameFi token rewards
Tokens earned through GameFi activity (battle rewards, tournament prizes, governance distributions) are likely miscellaneous income in the year received.
Virtual land and in-game assets
Buying and selling virtual land or rare in-game assets as NFTs creates CGT events. If you trade these assets frequently and at scale, HMRC may consider it a trade subject to Income Tax.
Frequently asked questions
Are GameFi earnings treated like other crypto earnings?
Generally yes — HMRC does not have a separate category for GameFi. Token rewards are likely income; disposals are likely CGT events.
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Educational guidance only. CryptoTax UK is not a regulated tax adviser and the information above does not constitute tax, legal or financial advice. Always confirm your specific position with HMRC or a qualified accountant before filing.