How to Handle UAE Excise Tax Audits & Avoid Heavy Penalties
Excise tax in the UAE applies to tobacco, vaping products, energy drinks, sweetened beverages, and carbonated drinks. Businesses dealing with these products must comply with strict tax regulations, ensuring they register, pay excise tax correctly, and file accurate tax returns. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) conducts excise tax audits to check if businesses are complying […]
UAE Excise Tax & Importing Goods: Key Compliance Tips for Traders
Importing goods into the UAE is a major business activity, with thousands of traders bringing products into the country every day. However, for businesses dealing with excise goods such as tobacco, vaping products, energy drinks, carbonated drinks, and sweetened beverages, excise tax compliance is a critical part of the import process. Excise tax is not […]
Excise Tax on Carbonated Drinks in UAE: What Consumers & Businesses Should Know
Carbonated drinks have long been a popular choice among consumers in the UAE. However, due to growing concerns about health risks linked to excessive sugar consumption, the UAE government introduced excise tax on carbonated beverages. This tax is designed to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks while also generating revenue to support public health initiatives. […]
Excise Tax Impact on E-Commerce & Online Sales in UAE
E-commerce in the UAE is growing at an incredible pace, with businesses selling everything from electronics and fashion to food and beverages. However, not all online products are taxed the same way. Businesses that sell excise goods—such as tobacco, vaping products, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages—must comply with strict excise tax regulations. Many online retailers […]
How to Claim Excise Tax Refunds in the UAE: A Step-by-Step Process
Excise tax in the UAE applies to tobacco, vaping products, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. Businesses that import, manufacture, or distribute these products must pay excise tax before selling them in the market. However, in certain cases, businesses may be eligible for an excise tax refund. Many businesses do not realize they can […]
What Happens If You Fail to Register for Excise Tax in UAE?
Excise tax in the UAE is mandatory for businesses that manufacture, import, store, or distribute excise goods, including tobacco, vaping products, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) enforces strict regulations, requiring businesses to register for excise tax before engaging in any taxable activities. Some businesses overlook or delay registration, assuming they […]