UAE: Excise duty introduced


Issue 1045 - 06 Oct 2017 | 1 minute read

A tax on imports of tobacco products and caffeinated and sugary drinks was introduced on 1 October, with a levy of 100% for tobacco products and energy drinks and 50% on drinks high in sugar. The move will boost government non-oil revenues and, possibly, encourage more healthy habits among locals ahead of the planned introduction of value-added tax (VAT) next year.

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