In the UAE, excise tax is applied to all businesses involved in manufacturing, importing and warehousing of products deemed harmful to health – alcohol, tobacco and tobacco goods, liquids and devices used for electronic smoking, carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages, aiming to reduce consumption of these health-impacting products and promote public well-being.
Businesses involved in importing, manufacturing, or storing excise goods such as tobacco, alcohol, energy drinks, and carbonated beverages must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Excise tax filing requires businesses to submit monthly returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Businesses must report their taxable imports, manufacturing, and warehousing of excise goods, ensuring accurate tax payment and compliance with UAE excise regulations.
In the UAE, product registration is required for businesses importing, manufacturing, or selling excise goods. It involves submitting detailed product information to authorities, allowing legal distribution and sale within the UAE market.
Excise tax filing is required monthly, and businesses must ensure they report and remit the tax accurately to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) within the stipulated timeframes.