Excise Tax in UAE

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Excise Tax is a form of indirect tax levied on specific goods. These goods are typically those that are harmful to human health or the environment.

The UAE, Excise Tax is currently applied on the following goods:

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

The intent of Excise Tax is to reduce consumption of these commodities while also raising revenues for the government that can be spent on public services. All businesses that import, produce or release excise goods from a designated zone must consider their registration requirements and compliance responsibilities related to filing and paying Excise Tax.

Implication of VAT on individuals

VAT, as a general consumption tax, will apply to the majority of transactions in goods and services. A limited number of exemptions may be granted. As a result, the cost of living is likely to increase slightly, but this will vary depending on an individual's lifestyle and spending behaviour. If an individual spends mainly on those things which are relieved from VAT, he is unlikely to see any significant increase. The government will include rules that require businesses to be clear about how much VAT an individual is required to pay for each transaction. Based on this information, individuals can decide whether to buy something.

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Implication of VAT on businesses

Businesses will be responsible for carefully documenting their business income, costs and associated VAT charges. Businesses that meet the minimum annual turnover requirement (as evidenced by their financial records) will be required to register for VAT. Businesses that do not think that they should be VAT registered should maintain their financial records in any event, in case the ministry needs to establish whether they should be registered. Registered businesses and traders will charge VAT to all of their customers at the prevailing rate and incur VAT on goods/services that they buy from suppliers. The difference between these sums is reclaimed or paid to the government.

VAT in GCC

The UAE needs to coordinate VAT implementation with other GCC countries because she is connected with them through 'The Economic Agreement between the GCC States' and 'The GCC Customs Union'. The GCC has always worked together in designing and implementing new public policies as such collaborative approach is best for the collective development of the region.

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