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Excise Tax
10 February 20262 min read
Excise tax on sweetened drinks now depends on sugar content
Since 1 January 2026, UAE excise tax on sweetened drinks is charged per litre according to sugar content. The new rates, who is affected and what to do.
Excise Tax
10 December 20191 min read
Excise tax expands to sweetened drinks and e-cigarettes from 2020
From 1 January 2020, UAE excise tax extends to sweetened drinks and electronic smoking devices and liquids. What is changing and who is affected.
Excise Tax
3 October 20172 min read
Excise tax arrives in the UAE: what changes on 1 October 2017
From 1 October 2017, tobacco, energy drinks and carbonated drinks carry excise tax in the UAE. The rates, who must register and how the tax works.

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