UAE Excise Tax

UAE Excise Tax

Federal Tax Authority (FTA) defines excise tax as a form of an indirect tax that is levied on certain goods which are considered harmful to human health and the environment. These include carbonated drinks, energy drinks, tobacco, tobacco products. Excise tax was introduced in UAE from 1st October 2017.

With the excise tax laws in effect, the producers, importers, and stockpilers of excisable goods will be required to register with Federal Tax Authority (FTA). FTA has the power to review the tax invoices of a taxable businesses and impose a penalty on those who are found not in compliance with the Excise law. Earlier UAE excise tax was levied on products like tobacco, carbonated drinks and energy drinks. W.e.f. December 1, 2019 Electronic smoking devices and tools and Sweetened drinks will be also chargeable to excise tax in UAE.

Therefore, it is mandatory for businesses dealing with excise goods to register under the system of excise taxes in the UAE. Starting 1st December 2019, all businesses that are directly or indirectly dealing with excise goods will be affected by the revised laws on excise tax.

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