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Products to be registered as excise goods
- Carbonated drinks include any aerated beverage except for unflavoured aerated water.
- Energy drinks include any beverages which are marketed, or sold as an energy drink, and containing stimulant substances that provide mental and physical stimulation.
- Tobacco and tobacco products.
- Electronic smoking devices and tools.
- Liquids used in such devices and tools.
who should register for Excise Tax?
It is the responsibility of all businesses that are engaged in the following areas to register for Excise Tax: -
- Companies engaged in the import of excise goods into the UAE.
- Companies engaged in the production of excise goods where they are released for consumption in the UAE.
- Companies engaged in the stockpiling of excise goods in the UAE in certain cases.
- A warehouse keeper who is responsible for overseeing an excise warehouse or designated zone.
Documents Required for Excise Tax Registration
- Passport copy of the manager, owner, and senior management.
- Emirates ID of the manager, owner, and senior management.
- Trade license.
- Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable) Customs number issued by the Customs department (if applicable).
- Authorized signatory documents Articles of Association/Partnership Agreement/Club or Association.
- Bank Account detail.
