Excise Return

An Excise Return is the official document filed with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) detailing the Excise Tax liability accrued during a specific tax period. This return is mandatory for all businesses registered for Excise Tax that are involved in importing, producing, or stockpiling excisable goods.

What is UAE Excise Tax ?

Excise Tax is a type of indirect tax paid on the sale of specific items. These products are taxable if they are imported into the UAE, manufactured there, or stockpiled there. Products that are detrimental to individuals and the environment are subject to excise duty.

The primary goal of this tax is to restrict consumption of certain specific commodities and to limit unhealthy practices, while also raising government revenue. In some cases, commodities are physically tagged (Digital Tax Stamps) to show that excise duty has already been paid to the government.

Which products are subject to excise tax?

Carbonated Beverages : All carbonated beverages, with the exception of unflavored carbonated water. Concentrates, powders, gels, and extracts used in the manufacturing of aerated beverages are likewise subject to excise duty.It is a type of roe that contains energes like as affine, lase, and sura, which enable mental and physical simulation. Concentrates abilities
Energy Drinks : Certain beverages contain energizers that promote mental and physical stimulation, such as caffeine, taurine, ginseng, and guarana. Energy drink concentrates, powders, gels, or extracts are likewise subject to excise duty.

Scope of excise tax

If you engage in the following activities, you must register and pay sales tax :

Excise imports.
Excise manufacturing or production.
Excise product movement outside of designated regions.
Excise reserves accumulated in the normal course of business.
Sales of excise in the United Arab Emirates. Sales tax is the seller’s responsibility and is included in the total sales price of the sales tax item.