WhatsApp quoteThe Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Excise Tax Registration a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting paperwork must match your licence exactly. GoldenKey handles Excise Tax Registration for the companies we form and for businesses that come to us later, so the process is routine for our tax team. Austrian firms supply building technology, rail and hospitality expertise to UAE projects, which gives Austrian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Excise Tax Registration licence is issued. The most common businesses Austrians open through GoldenKey are in engineering, hospitality, construction technology and trading, although Excise Tax Registration supports almost any activity.
Why Excise Tax Registration
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax file for Excise Tax Registration, uploads the papers and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Excise Tax Registration. Austrian applicants benefit from the fact that Excise Tax Registration already has many Austrian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Austria supporting documents and name formats instantly.
Documents required
For excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
The figures below for excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. To be clear, all prices for excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 3,500 |
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FTA excise registration for producers, importers or warehouse keepers of excisable goods
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Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies for international founders. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies. Put simply, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Excise Tax Registration file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
Put simply, if you would like a written quotation for excise tax registration for Austrian-owned companies, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss the Excise Tax Registration deadline?
To be clear, late registration attracts a fixed penalty, and late filings add further penalties. If you are already late, GoldenKey can register you and advise on penalty reconsideration where grounds exist.
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Yes. GoldenKey can prepare and submit filings on your behalf and handle FTA correspondence, so you have one point of contact for licence, visa and tax matters.
Does Excise Tax Registration apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
Crucially, only if you intend to import, produce or stockpile excise goods; registration should be completed before the first transaction.
Do Austrians need a UAE visa before applying for Excise Tax Registration?
No. You can apply for the licence from Austria with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in Excise Tax Registration?
It can. Austrians can own the full share capital of a Excise Tax Registration company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
