What is the Excise Tax in the UAE?
Excise tax is an indirect tax applied to specific goods and services, ensuring that products with potential health or environmental impact contribute their fair share of taxation. In the UAE, excise tax is commonly levied on items such as tobacco, carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and electronic smoking devices.
From 2026, sweetened beverages in the UAE are taxed under a sugar-based tiered volumetric model, where the excise payable per litre depends on the drink's sugar content, while energy drinks and some other categories remain under separate, higher rates.
With frequent updates to excise tax regulations, many businesses are left asking the same question: how is excise tax calculated, and how do we stay compliant?
At Vista Financials Accounting and Taxation, we take the confusion out of the process. From registration and documentation to filing and advisory, our excise tax consultants in the UAE ensure your business meets every requirement while avoiding penalties and delays. Instead of worrying about deadlines and regulations, you get clarity, accuracy, and peace of mind.
What We Do: Excise Tax Consultancy Services in the UAE
We provide a full suite of excise tax advisory services in the UAE that combine compliance with clarity. Here's how we help:
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Excise Tax Registration
We take the stress out of excise tax registration in Dubai by preparing and submitting all required documents to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Whether on the mainland or through free zone excise tax registration, we ensure your business is registered quickly and correctly.
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Excise Tax Compliance
Our team provides ongoing support to help you meet excise tax compliance. From record-keeping to reporting, we make sure your business stays aligned with UAE excise tax laws and avoids unnecessary penalties.
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Filing Excise Tax Returns
We manage excise tax return filing in Dubai with complete accuracy. Our consultants calculate liabilities, reconcile records, and file your excise tax returns on time with the FTA, so you're always ahead of deadlines.
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Excise Tax Advisory Services
Our excise tax advisory services in Dubai go beyond compliance. We help you identify ways to reduce tax liabilities, streamline operations, and optimise your business strategy while ensuring full alignment with UAE excise tax regulations.
Who Needs Excise Tax Services in Dubai?
- ✓ Importers of beverages, tobacco, or vapes face immediate customs blocks without registration
- ✓ Manufacturers of excisable products risk penalties from incorrect classification and valuation
- ✓ Distributors and wholesalers face audits when excise filings mismatch stock movement
- ✓ Retailers selling excisable goods risk fines for incomplete excise tax reporting
- ✓ Free zone companies handling excisable products remain fully liable despite location
- ✓ Fast-growing SMEs and large enterprises face rising exposure as volumes increase
If your business touches excisable goods at any stage, excise tax compliance is not optional.
Why Choose Vista Financials Accounting and Taxation
Regulatory Insight
We understand excise tax rules exactly as authorities expect them to be applied.
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Industry Experience
We work closely with excise-heavy businesses across multiple industries.
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End-to-End Support
We handle excise tax from registration to filing and ongoing compliance.
Clear Communication
We explain everything clearly, without technical confusion or guesswork.
Audit Readiness
We prepare your records with audits and inspections in mind.
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Ongoing Guidance
We support you long-term as regulations and your business evolve.
