Category: Excise Tax

Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages in the UAE: Reforming Consumption and Public Health

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its excise tax regime to include a more refined approach to taxing sweetened beverages. Historically, this tax targeted harmful goods such as tobacco, energy drinks, and carbonated beverages to discourage consumption and improve public health. From January 1, 2026, the UAE has introduced a tiered sugar-based excise tax