12/10/2026
UAE SUGAR TAX UPDATE 2026 | IS YOUR BUSINESS READY?
Navigate the New UAE Excise Tax Requirements for Sweetened Beverages with Confidence.
Effective 1 January 2026, the UAE introduced a tiered volumetric model for Excise Tax on sweetened drinks, linking the applicable tax to the total sugar and other sweetener content of beverages.
For manufacturers, importers, and businesses dealing with sweetened beverages, the updated framework brings important requirements relating to product classification, laboratory testing, conformity certification, product registration, and ongoing tax compliance.
Our UAE Excise Tax Services Include:
🔹 Excise Tax Advisory
Guidance on the applicability of Excise Tax, product classification, tax treatment, and regulatory requirements under the updated framework.
🔹 Product Registration & Amendments
Assistance with product registration, updates to existing registrations, product classification, and supporting documentation.
🔹 Laboratory Testing & MoIAT Conformity Certificate Coordination
Guidance and coordination with accredited laboratories and approved Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to facilitate laboratory testing and the process of obtaining the required MoIAT Conformity Certificate for Excise Tax purposes.
🔹 Excise Tax Return Filing & Compliance
Support with periodic Excise Tax return preparation, filing and ongoing compliance obligations.
🔹 FTA Communication & Regulatory Support
Assistance with FTA correspondence, information requests, audits, inspections and related regulatory matters.
🔹 Compliance Best Practices & Risk Mitigation
Practical guidance to help businesses strengthen documentation, identify potential compliance gaps and mitigate tax and regulatory risks.
Why Partner With Us?
We help simplify complex Excise Tax requirements through practical tax advisory, coordinated certification support, and end-to-end compliance assistance, allowing your business to focus on operations while staying prepared for regulatory obligations.
Need support with your sweetened beverage portfolio or UAE Excise Tax compliance?
📩 Contact us today to discuss your requirements and explore how our team can support your business.
