12 September 2026 · How To
How to Register for Excise Tax
There is no turnover threshold for excise tax, so any business that imports, produces or stockpiles excise goods must register with the FTA before dealing in them. Registration is on EmaraTax and requires details of your business and the excise goods you handle. Many Dubai F&B importers under the VAT threshold are still required to register for excise, so the trigger is the activity, not the size.
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Anyone handling excise goods
Size is irrelevant.
- Importers of excise goods.
- Producers of excise goods.
- Stockpilers of excise goods.
- No turnover threshold applies.
The FTA process
Register before you trade.
- Register on EmaraTax.
- Provide business and product details.
- Register before importing/producing.
- Keep the registration current.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For businesses new to excise.
Is there an excise registration threshold?
No. Any business importing, producing or stockpiling excise goods must register regardless of turnover.
When must I register?
Before you import, produce or stockpile the excise goods.
I'm under the VAT threshold, do I still register?
Yes. Excise has no threshold, so you may need to register even if you are below the VAT threshold.
Can Exiloz register us?
Yes. We handle your FTA excise registration.
Register for excise
Exiloz completes your FTA excise registration before you trade.