Tax & Compliance Services

Excise Tax Services

Managing Compliance for Excisable Goods

Compliance Context

Managing Excise Tax involves rigorous inventory controls, specific clearing procedures for imports, and strict reporting timelines. Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties and confiscation of goods. We help you navigate these complexities, including the management of Designated Zones.

Overview

Excise Tax is a specialized tax levied on specific goods detrimental to human health or the environment, such as tobacco, energy drinks, and carbonated beverages. Our Excise Tax services are designed for importers, producers, and stockpilers to ensure strict adherence to FTA regulations, from product registration to monthly filing and warehouse management.

Key Deliverables

  • Excise Tax Registration & Deregistration
  • Product Registration & Classification
  • Designated Zone Registration & Management
  • Monthly Excise Tax Return Filing
  • Stockpiler & Producer Compliance
  • Import/Export Declaration Support
  • Inventory Audits & Reconciliation
  • Voluntary Disclosure Support

Compliance Workflow

1

Classification

Reviewing your product portfolio to identify excisable goods and applicable rates.

2

Registration

Registering your business and your products on the FTA portal.

3

Operations Setup

Advising on compliance procedures for warehousing and movement of goods.

4

Filing

Calculating tax liability based on production/import volumes and filing returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which goods are subject to Excise Tax?
Tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, energy drinks (100%), and carbonated drinks (50%).
Who is liable to pay Excise Tax?
Importers, producers, and stockpilers of excisable goods in the UAE.
What is a Designated Zone for Excise?
It is a specific fenced area where excisable goods can be stored with tax suspension, subject to strict FTA controls.

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