Excise Goods Registration in the UAE

If your business deals in excise goods—such as tobacco products, soft drinks, energy drinks, or electronic smoking devices—registering your company is only the first step. Each individual product must also be registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to comply with UAE excise tax laws. AM Audit offers full support for excise goods registration, ensuring your products are approved, barcoded, and legally ready for sale or import.

What is Excise Goods Registration?

Excise Goods Registration is the mandatory process of registering each taxable product with the FTA. This includes:

• Submitting product-level details to the FTA portal

• Uploading product images, ingredients, and packaging information

• Ensuring compliance with health warnings and labeling (where applicable)

• Obtaining digital tax stamps or barcodes for tracking

This step is required after your business is excise tax registered and is crucial for legal production, import, or distribution of excise goods in the UAE.

Which Products Must Be Registered?

Any product falling under the following categories:

• Carbonated and sweetened beverages

• Energy drinks

• Tobacco and tobacco derivatives

• Electronic smoking devices and e-liquids

Each SKU (stock keeping unit) must be registered separately and approved by the FTA before commercial activity begins.

Key Requirements for Excise Goods Registration

To register a product, you must provide:

• Clear product images from all packaging sides

• Detailed description (brand, flavor, size, etc.)

• Ingredient list and nutritional information (for beverages)

• HS code and customs classification

• Packaging dimensions and materials

• Manufacturer details and country of origin

The FTA may request additional documents or require clarifications before approving the product.

FTA Barcode and Digital Tax Stamp

Upon approval, the FTA issues a unique barcode or digital tax stamp for each registered product. This code:

• Must appear on packaging before distribution

• Is scanned at customs entry/exit points

• Verifies the product’s compliance with excise tax regulations

AM Audit’s Support for Product Registration

Our team will:

• Guide you on product eligibility and compliance

• Collect, format, and upload all required documentation to the FTA system

• Ensure technical accuracy for barcode issuance

• Liaise with the FTA on your behalf to resolve queries or rejections

• Provide advisory on packaging, labeling, and documentation improvements