A compliance check verifies your Excise Tax registration, return filings, record-keeping, and tax payments — so issues surface on your terms, not the FTA's.
An audit-style review of your entire Excise Tax position.
An Excise Tax compliance check is a review process to ensure your business complies with UAE Excise Tax regulations — verifying registration, return filings, record-keeping, and tax payments, to avoid penalties from the Federal Tax Authority.
% At A Glance
Verifying your Excise Tax registration and product classification
Reviewing return filings, calculations, and supporting records
Delivering a compliance gap report with a path to resolve it
Who Needs This
Anyone in the excise goods supply chain.
Manufacturers, importers, and warehouse keepers of excise goods, along with distributors or resellers, all benefit from a periodic compliance check — especially those releasing goods from a designated zone or operating within one.
Timing
Quarterly or annual reviews, ahead of FTA random audits.
Businesses should conduct compliance checks quarterly or annually to avoid unexpected fines. The FTA may also conduct random audits, so maintaining compliance at all times is essential.
What You'll Need
Records reviewed during a compliance check.
Purchase and sales invoices
Import and customs documentation
Stock and inventory records
Production records
Excise Tax returns and declarations
Tax payment records
Product classification information and supporting calculations
Why This Matters
What non-compliance costs you.
Failure to register carries an AED 20,000 fine; failure to maintain proper records, AED 50,000
Unpaid tax also attracts a 2% daily penalty, plus additional fines for late payment
Repeated violations can lead to business suspension or legal action
Excise Tax Rates At A Glance
Rates vary by product category.
A compliance check confirms these rates have been applied correctly to your products.
Tobacco & tobacco products100%
Electronic smoking devices & their liquids100%
Energy drinks100%
Sweetened & carbonated drinks — under 5g sugar/100mlExempt
Sweetened & carbonated drinks — 5g to under 8g sugar/100mlAED 0.79 / litre
We assess your business activities and verify your Excise Tax registration is accurate and current.
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Step 02
Product & Transaction Review
We review your excise goods, tax calculations, and return filings against your accounting records.
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Step 03
Records & Documentation Review
We check your supporting records, declarations, and payment history for completeness.
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Step 04
Compliance Gap Report
We deliver a clear report of any gaps found, plus ongoing support to close them.
What Non-Compliance Costs You
What's at risk, and how we help.
ViolationPenaltyHow HayyaTax helps
Registration or record-keeping gaps go unnoticedAED 20,000 (registration) or AED 50,000 (records) finesWe verify registration and records before the FTA ever asks
No regular internal compliance reviewHigher risk of errors surfacing at a random FTA auditWe recommend and run quarterly or annual checks
Why work with HayyaTax
Excellence. Expertise. Experience.
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10+
Years of Experience
Hands-on UAE tax and accounting work across the team.
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Approved Tax Agent
Authorized to represent clients directly with the Federal Tax Authority.
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Professional Team
Qualified tax and accounting professionals supporting every engagement.
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FTA-Aligned
Filing Standards
Every submission built to the FTA's own requirements.
FTA Credentials
An FTA-registered & approved tax agency in the UAE.
HayyaTax is an FTA-approved Tax Agent, authorized to represent clients directly with the Federal Tax Authority on Excise Tax compliance matters.
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Common questions
FAQs on Excise Tax compliance checks in UAE.
What is an Excise Tax compliance check? ⌄
An audit or review process to ensure your business complies with UAE Excise Tax regulations — verifying tax registration, return filings, record-keeping, and tax payments to avoid FTA penalties.
Who needs to register for Excise Tax in the UAE? ⌄
Importers, manufacturers, and warehouse keepers of excise goods such as tobacco, sweetened drinks, and energy drinks, along with distributors or resellers of those goods.
What goods are subject to Excise Tax in the UAE? ⌄
Tobacco and tobacco products, energy drinks, electronic smoking devices and their liquids, carbonated drinks, and sweetened drinks under the applicable rules.
What does a compliance check typically include? ⌄
Verification of registration, review of return filings and payments, cross-checking stock records and customs declarations, checking invoicing and documentation, and identifying any underpayments or risks of penalties.
How often should a compliance check be done? ⌄
Quarterly or annually is recommended to avoid unexpected fines — the FTA may also conduct random audits, so ongoing compliance matters more than a fixed schedule.
Can HayyaTax help with both compliance checks and registration or filing? ⌄
Yes — the same team can handle your Excise Tax registration, monthly return filing, and compliance checks together, so nothing falls between the cracks.
Testimonials
What clients say about HayyaTax.
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