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UAE retailers must do this to apply new sugar-based tax

Businesses must get certificates for sugar, sweetener content before new excise tax: FTA

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UAE offers sugary drink makers every incentive to cut down on the sweetness with upcoming tax break.

Is VAT included in UAE prices or added at checkout?

If a shop charges extra at checkout, you can report it to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)

Businesses that don’t comply face fines, and shoppers can report violations online.

ADGM introduces licensing regime for tax service firms

Move strengthens the governance framework and raises standards for legal, tax providers

The framework establishes new conditions for licensing, conduct, and accountability.

New service to measure loss in tax-exempt excise goods

UAE manufacturers can now verify product losses via certified testing for excise relief

New service to measure natural loss in excise goods for tax exemption

Why are UAE and Saudi Arabia taxing sweetened drinks

GCC’s move to tiered beverage taxes blends health reform with fiscal strategy

Studies have already linked sugar-sweetened drinks to serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer.

Oman clarifies VAT rules for imports from UAE and GCC

Omani Tax Authority Clarifies VAT Procedures for GCC Imports

Retailers need to go over all the potential elements in play when applying VAT to discounts.

Will UAE's new sugar tax soon dent your wallet?

From sodas to juices, prices and recipes are set to change under the UAE’s new tax model

The new model aims to incentivise manufacturers to reduce sugar levels in their products, encouraging healthier dietary choices among consumers.

UAE's new tax to go live on January, ministry confirms

Drinks in UAE will soon be taxed by sugar content under new GCC-aligned excise tax rules

The new tax model means drinks with more sugar will face higher taxes, while those with less sugar will be taxed at lower rates.

FTA urges UAE firms to file tax returns, pay dues

UAE businesses must submit returns, settle corporate tax within nine months to avoid fines

FTA warns UAE businesses to complete tax filing, make payments promptly

Cheaper low-sugar drinks soon as new UAE tax kicks in

New UAE sugar tax links rates to sugar content, reshaping prices and choices for residents

A 50 per cent tax levied on all sugary drinks in the UAE kicked in on January 1, 2020. From early 2026 the flat 50% excise tax on sweetened beverages will be replaced with a volume-based model. How does it affect shoppers and companies in UAE?

Should retailers take VAT on discounts?

Retailers need to have clear understanding on where VAT kicks in on such offers

Retailers need to go over all the potential elements in play when applying VAT to discounts.

UAE corporate top-up tax gains OECD recognition

This cuts compliance burdens for multinational companies, aids global business hub status

UAE wins OECD approval for its corporate top-up tax

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