UAE Excise Tax Explained: Rates, Registration, and Compliance Guide

Description

UAE Excise Tax is an indirect tax levied on specific goods deemed harmful to human health or the environment. Introduced on 1 October 2017 under Federal Decree-Law No. (7) of 2017, it is administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and applies at the point of production, import, or release from a designated excise zone.

The dual goal of excise duty in the UAE is to generate non-oil government revenue and simultaneously curb consumption of goods that carry significant public health costs, such as tobacco, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages.

At Shuraa Tax, our team of qualified accountants, auditors, and tax advisors in Dubai provides end-to-end support for excise tax registration in the UAE, return filing, compliance management, and advisory services, ensuring your business remains fully compliant.