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Excise Tax Advisory
Registration, filing and product classification for excisable goods, plus FTA audit and assessment support.
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Excise tax is levied on specific goods such as tobacco, energy drinks and carbonated beverages. Businesses dealing in excisable goods must register with the Federal Tax Authority — and classification is where most of the exposure sits.
We advise on registration and the filing cycle, work through product classification so liability is determined on the right basis, and support businesses during audits and FTA assessments.
What we cover
- Advise on excise registration, filing, and product classification.
- Determine tax liability for goods such as tobacco, sugary drinks and energy products.
- Provide audit support and assistance with FTA assessments.
General information only — not tax advice. Correct as at August 2026.
Examples
A beverage distributor confirming which products fall under excise and at what rate.
A warehouse keeper registering a designated zone and setting up stockpile controls.
An importer correcting excise declarations on sweetened drink shipments.
Common questions
Categories currently include tobacco products, energy drinks, carbonated and sweetened drinks, and related products. Classification of a specific product should be verified before import or production.
Businesses that import, produce or stockpile excisable goods, and warehouse keepers in some cases. Registration should happen before the activity starts.
A fenced area treated as outside the UAE for excise purposes, subject to conditions. Goods moving in or out carry specific declaration obligations.
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