Tax & VAT

Excise Tax

Starting with October 2016, the financial authorities in the UAE have implemented an excise tax of 50% rate on tobacco products and carbonated drinks. These are considered unhealthy products which are already levied with the 5% VAT in 2018. One should know that the excise tax was implemented in the countries part of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council).

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