Excise Tax

Excise duty managed precisely,from registration to returns.

Precise management of excise duty — from product classification and FTA registration to return filing and compliance.

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Years experience: 100%
Tobacco & e-smoking: 100%
Energy drinks: 50%
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Overview

Part of our Taxation practice.

Introduced in the UAE in October 2017, Excise Tax is an indirect tax levied on the import, production, or stockpiling of goods considered harmful to public health or the environment.

Unlike VAT, there is no registration threshold for Excise Tax — any business that deals in excisable goods must register with the Federal Tax Authority before it can legally conduct any transaction involving those goods.

Excise Tax rates are substantial, and the obligations that accompany them are detailed. A failure to register, misclassify products, or incorrectly calculate the excise base can result in penalties that significantly erode margins.

For businesses in the food and beverage, tobacco, healthcare, or import and distribution sectors, Excise Tax compliance is an operational priority — not an afterthought.

Our Excise Tax services

End-to-end excise duty advisory and compliance for regulated goods.

Excise Duty Advisory

Product classification and taxability assessment
Pricing strategy and excise cost impact modelling
Transaction-level excise implication analysis
Designated Zone advisory and management
Excise Tax training for operations and supply chain teams

Excise Duty Compliance

Excise Tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority
Periodic excise return preparation and submission
Digital tax stamp compliance and product marking guidance
FTA audit support and voluntary disclosure management
Deregistration advisory

“Excise Tax compliance demands precision at every stage — from product classification and registration to return filing and FTA audit readiness. Getting it right protects your margins and your reputation.”

MNV Associates

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