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UAE sugar tax already changing what you pay for drinks

Your supermarket drinks aisle looks different in 2026 as UAE rolls out tiered sugar tax

UAE’s new sugar tax is already changing what residents pay for drinks

New UAE tax fees added, paper certificates cancelled

FTA has introduced new pricing agreement fees

Paper tax certificates scrapped from January 2026.

New UAE sugar tax: Get certificates or pay higher tax

New tiered excise tax from Jan 1 links sugar levels to how much tax drinks attract

From January 1, 2026, sweetened drinks sold in the UAE must carry an approved sugar conformity certificate or be taxed at the highest excise rate under the new tiered sugar tax system.

Why drink prices in UAE may change in 2026

From January 1, drinks are taxed by sugar content, not price. Here’s what changes

All amendments related to the tiered volumetric model will take effect for all taxable persons on January 1, 2026.

New UAE VAT rule change from January 2026

Reverse charge mechanism aims to reduce tax fraud and improve efficiency in scrap trade

Under the current system, scrap metal suppliers charge VAT to their customers and remit it to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). From January 14, this changes dramatically.

UAE updates excise taxes, links sugar levels to levies

Regulations updated to link tax to sugar levels, tighten reporting, streamline procedures

Certain health-related products are exempt under the revised framework. These include items used to help people stop smoking. (File picture used for illustrative purposes.)

UAE amends corporate tax law on settlements and credits

UAE decree refines rules for corporate tax settlement and unutilised credit refunds

UAE based businesses in mining or natural resource trading need not apply for UAE Corporate Tax.

UAE sets new sugar-based taxes for sweetened drinks

Law replaces one-size-fits-all tax with model linking excise duty directly to sugar makeup

(File photo for illustrative purposes only)

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