Excise tax

Excise tax was introduced across the UAE in 2017. Excise tax is a form of indirect tax levied on specific goods which are typically harmful to human health or the environment. These goods are referred to as “excise goods”. All businesses that import, produce or release excise goods from a designated zone must consider their registration requirements and compliance responsibilities related to filing and paying Excise Tax.

In the UAE, Excise Tax is currently applied on the following goods:

• Tobacco and tobacco products
• Liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools
• Electronic smoking devices and tools
• Carbonated drinks (note that this excludes sparkling water)
• Energy drinks
• Sweetened drinks

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