Excise Tax Service

Excise Tax Services

Public health has always been one of the top priorities of the UAE government. To enhance physical well-being and help prevent fatal or chronic diseases, the UAE government took an initiative and introduced the Excise Tax across the UAE in 2017.

The Excise Tax is a form of indirect tax levied on specific goods, typically those that are harmful to human health or the environment. In the UAE, Excise Tax is currently applied on the following goods at the following rates:

  • Tobacco & Tobacco products 100%
  • Carbonated drinks (note that this excludes sparkling water) 50%
  • Energy drinks 100%
  • Sweetened drinks 50%
  • Electronic smoking devices and tools 100%
  • Liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools 100%