If your business imports, produces, releases from a designated zone or stockpiles excise goods, excise tax registration and reporting apply. This is separate from VAT. FinApt Group manages your excise compliance from registration through to ongoing reporting.
Excise Tax Compliance
Registration and ongoing compliance for businesses dealing in excise goods: tobacco and tobacco products, carbonated drinks, energy drinks, sweetened drinks and electronic smoking devices and liquids.
Excise Returns and Reporting
Preparation and filing of periodic excise tax returns, with supporting stock and transaction records.
Excise Tax Advisory
Guidance on how excise tax applies to your specific goods, supply chain and pricing. Including classification questions for new or reformulated products.
Designated Zone and Warehouse Compliance
Businesses operating within a designated zone or as a registered warehouse keeper have specific compliance obligations. We help you meet the requirements for holding excise goods without triggering tax at the wrong point in the supply chain.
Excise Tax Health Checks
A review of your excise registration, classification and filing history to identify gaps before an FTA review does.
Why FinApt Group for Excise Tax
- Excise tax handled by the same tax team managing your VAT and corporate tax position. Not a separate specialist silo.
- Appointed tax agent able to represent you directly on excise matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which goods are subject to excise tax in the UAE?
Excise tax applies to specific goods considered harmful to health or the environment. Tobacco and tobacco products, energy drinks and electronic smoking devices and liquids are taxed at 100%. Carbonated drinks and sweetened drinks are taxed at 50%.
Do I need to register for excise tax separately from VAT?
Yes. Excise tax registration is separate from VAT registration. It applies specifically to businesses that import, produce, release from a designated zone or stockpile excise goods.
What is a designated zone for excise tax purposes?
A designated zone is an area where excise goods can be held without excise tax being due, provided specific conditions are met. Tax generally becomes due when goods leave the zone for consumption.
What happens if I don’t register for excise tax when I should?
Late or missed registration can result in penalties and back-dated tax exposure. A quick assessment of whether your goods and activities fall in scope is worth doing early.