WhatsApp quoteDay to day, excise Tax Registration is registering for excise tax on tobacco, energy drinks, carbonated drinks and sweetened beverages, and it applies to importers, producers and stockpilers of excise goods, and operators of excise warehouses. In practice, the 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 has licensed contracting company businesses for clients in Excise Tax Registration and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Construction & Contracting in Excise Tax Registration means building, civil works, MEP and specialist contracting for customers across the UAE, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Excise Tax Registration
Keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Excise Tax Registration. Excise rates are 100% on tobacco and energy drinks and 50% on carbonated and sweetened drinks. GoldenKey has licensed construction & contracting in Excise Tax Registration for customers ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Excise Tax Registration works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
GoldenKey checks your position against the thresholds for Excise Tax Registration and advises when to register.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
In short, we set up EmaraTax access and attach your licence, authorised signatory and IBAN. We keep a written record of this step so your file for excise tax registration for a contracting company is audit-ready.
Step 3Application
We complete the Excise Tax Registration request with turnover, activity and import details and upload the supporting documents.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
Crucially, the FTA issues your registration certificate and we add the filing and payment dates to your compliance calendar. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to excise tax registration for a contracting company.
Documents required
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of excise tax registration for a contracting company.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
All prices for excise tax registration for a contracting company are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Pricing for excise tax registration for a contracting company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 3,500 |
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FTA excise registration for producers, importers or warehouse keepers of excisable goods
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes excise tax registration for a contracting company a route to relocation as well as a business decision. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies excise tax registration for a contracting company for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
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 a contracting company. Most of our Excise Tax Registration clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. To be clear, 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 a contracting company happen the same day they are ready.
In practice, start your Excise Tax Registration journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
Does Excise Tax Registration apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
To be clear, only if you intend to import, produce or stockpile excise goods; registration should be completed before the first transaction.
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.
Is Excise Tax Registration mandatory for a free zone company?
Excise registration depends on the goods, not the jurisdiction. A free zone company importing or stockpiling excise goods must register, and designated-zone warehousing requires its own approval.
Is construction & contracting allowed in Excise Tax Registration?
Excise Tax Registration applies to a contracting company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: importers, producers and stockpilers of excise goods, and operators of excise warehouses.
Can I combine construction & contracting with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
