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The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) purpose is to help people, businesses and the UK economy by protecting competition and tackling unfair behaviour.
This consultation is now closed
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 gives the CMA powers to charge a levy to firms designated with Strategic Market Status (SMS).
The final levy rules set out the methodology for the calculation and apportionment of the levy among SMS firms.
The CMA consulted on the proposed approach to a levy for the digital markets competition regime between 5 June 2025 and 3 July 2025, and has now published its response to the consultation and itsfinal levy rules.
Any personal data you provide us will be handled in accordance with our obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our personal information charter sets out the standards you can expect from us when we collect, use or share personal data and provides details of your rights in relation to that data and how to contact us
We are carrying out this work under section 5 of the Enterprise Act 2002, which gives the CMA the power to obtain, compile and keep under review information about matters relating to its functions.
The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) purpose is to help people, businesses and the UK economy by protecting competition and tackling unfair behaviour.
This consultation is now closed
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 gives the CMA powers to charge a levy to firms designated with Strategic Market Status (SMS).
The final levy rules set out the methodology for the calculation and apportionment of the levy among SMS firms.
The CMA consulted on the proposed approach to a levy for the digital markets competition regime between 5 June 2025 and 3 July 2025, and has now published its response to the consultation and itsfinal levy rules.
Any personal data you provide us will be handled in accordance with our obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our personal information charter sets out the standards you can expect from us when we collect, use or share personal data and provides details of your rights in relation to that data and how to contact us
We are carrying out this work under section 5 of the Enterprise Act 2002, which gives the CMA the power to obtain, compile and keep under review information about matters relating to its functions.
Page last updated: 25 Sep 2025, 12:31 PM
At the time of consultation in June 2025
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said:
“Our new digital markets regime will enable the CMA to promote competition and ensure UK consumers and businesses are treated fairly in fast moving digital markets, unlocking opportunities for more innovation and economic growth across the UK tech sector.
“This consultation is an important step in ensuring the funding of the regime is fair, transparent and provides value for money for British taxpayers.”
Competition Minister, Justin Madders and Minister for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety, Baroness Jones, said:
"This Government is committed to a dynamic digital economy that drives growth and delivers better outcomes for businesses and consumers. The new digital markets regime will play an important role in achieving this - boosting growth, innovation and dynamism in the UK’s tech sector and wider economy. The funding for the regime must be fair, transparent, proportionate and provide value for the British taxpayer.
"The Government welcomes the CMA's consultation on the draft SMS Levy Rules as an opportunity to gather vital stakeholder views."
