Excise Tax Signup in UAE: Simple Start
Your business sells or imports certain goods. Your business must register for excise tax. The law targets goods that can harm health or the environment. The list includes tobacco products, energy drinks, and carbonated beverages. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) manages the process. The online portal handles forms and approvals.
Meaning of Excise Tax in Plain Words
The government charges tax on selected products. The tax discourages risky use by the public. The tax also raises money for public services. The tax differs from income tax and VAT. The tax applies to a product group, not to all sales. The importer, producer, or warehouse keeper bears the duty.
Who Must Register and When
A producer of excise goods must register. An importer of excise goods must register. A stockpiler of excise goods may register when rules apply. A warehouse keeper who controls excise stock must register. Your team should check the product list on the FTA portal. Your team should check thresholds and timing. Your company should register before it first supplies or imports excise goods.
Step-by-Step Registration on FTA e-Services
Step 1: Confirm the need to register.
You map products to the excise list. You review labels, ingredients, and HS codes. You decide if the law covers your items.
Step 2: Obtain a Tax Registration Number (TRN).
You create or use an FTA account. You apply for a TRN through e-Services. You keep login and reference details safe.
Step 3: Complete the excise registration form.
You fill business details in each field. You add legal names, addresses, and contacts. You select roles such as producer or importer.
Step 4: Upload supporting documents.
You attach the trade license copy. You attach proof of address. You attach customs code and product sheets. You attach authorization letters where needed.
Step 5: Submit and track the application.
You submit the form with documents. You monitor status on the dashboard. You reply to FTA queries on time.
Step 6: Finish mandatory awareness training.
You take the online module after approval. You learn the return cycle and due dates. You learn warehouse and movement rules.
Step 7: Comply with filings and payments.
You file returns by the due date. You pay tax through approved channels. You maintain records for audit checks.
Records, Returns, and Payments You Must Follow
You keep purchase, production, and stock records. You store invoices and import entries. You keep warehouse movement logs. You retain documents for the required years. You reconcile physical stock with system stock. You record write-offs with reasons and evidence. You calculate tax per product and per period. You submit accurate returns with supporting schedules.
Practical Controls That Help You Stay Compliant
- Use item masters with clear product codes.
- Tag each SKU to the correct excise category.
- Reconcile customs data with accounting ledgers.
- Review stock movements weekly with variance notes.
- Lock changes to past periods with approval steps.
- Train warehouse staff on evidence trails.
Common Errors and Quick Fixes
A team files late returns and pays penalties. You can set calendar alerts and backups.
A product gets the wrong category in the system. You can run a second review before filing.
A warehouse report misses write-off details. You can add a simple approval form with photos.
A company ignores FTA portal messages. You can assign an owner and track open cases.
A firm stores incomplete invoices. You can add a checklist to each shipment folder.
How We Support Your Registration — Mubarak Al Ketbi (MAK) Auditing
We assess your product list with HS codes. We prepare forms and document packs. We set SOPs for warehouse control and stock moves. We train your staff on returns and payments. We review data before each filing to catch errors. We liaise with the FTA on clarifications. We stand with you during reviews, because when the chips are down, our team delivers steady guidance.
Visit or Contact
- For more information, visit our office: Saraya Avenue Building – Office M-06, Block/A, Al Garhoud – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
- Call / WhatsApp: +971 50 276 2132
