Excise Tax
Liability Estimator
Estimate your Excise Tax payable in the UAE based on product classification, applicable rate, and tax point trigger. This is a cash tax due before sale and is non-recoverable.
Tax-Point Trigger
Excise tax is due at the earliest event: import, production, or release from designated zone.
Non-Recoverable
Excise Tax is NOT recoverable under VAT. It directly impacts cash flow and profitability.
Valuation Basis
Use the higher of Designated Retail Price (DRP) or Standard Price (FTA method).
Excise Tax Calculation Engine
All products must be classified under UAE Federal Excise Law.
Example: 1,000 packs, 500 cartons, or 1,000 liters
Use the higher of Designated Retail Price (DRP) or Standard Price
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What does the UAE Excise Tax Calculator do?
This calculator estimates UAE excise tax from the product category, quantity and excise price per unit. Use it for goods taxed at 100%: tobacco products, energy drinks and e-smoking devices and liquids.
How to use it
- Choose the excisable product category and the event that triggers the tax.
- Enter the quantity and the excise price per unit.
- Review the estimated excise tax and the calculation breakdown.
Sweetened drinks: since 1 January 2026, sweetened drinks are taxed per litre by sugar content, not at 50% of the price. This calculator's sweetened drinks option still applies the old 50% rate and has not yet been updated, so do not use it for sweetened drinks. The current per-litre rates are in the FAQ below.
UAE Excise Tax Calculator: questions and answers
What are the UAE excise tax rates?
Since 1 January 2026, tobacco products, e-smoking devices and liquids, and energy drinks are taxed at 100%. Sweetened drinks are taxed per litre: AED 1.09 for 8 g or more of sugar or other sweeteners per 100 ml, AED 0.79 for 5 g to under 8 g, and AED 0 below 5 g or with artificial sweeteners only (Cabinet Decision No. 197 of 2025).
Can I use this calculator for sweetened drinks?
Not yet. Its sweetened drinks option still uses the 50% rate that applied before 1 January 2026. Use the per-litre rates above, or contact us for a review.
When is excise tax due?
At the event that brings the goods into the tax net, such as import, local production or release from a designated zone. The calculator asks for this event so the estimate matches your situation.
Is the result tax or financial advice?
No. The result is an estimate for planning, based only on the figures and answers you enter. It is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. For a decision, have your position reviewed against your full facts.
Is the information I enter stored or sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and the figures you enter are not sent to Valorin. If you want us to review your result, contact us and share only what you choose.
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General information only, not legal or tax advice.
Valorin is an independent advisory firm, not affiliated with the FTA or MoF.