WhatsApp quoteGetting Excise Tax Registration right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. Crucially, 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. Greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Excise Tax Registration licence is issued. Greeks are a community concentrated in shipping, hospitality, construction and food, so the Excise Tax Registration authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Greek applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Excise Tax Registration
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax submission for Excise Tax Registration, uploads the supporting documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is granted. Excise rates are 100% on tobacco and energy drinks and 50% on carbonated and sweetened drinks. For Greeks, the practical advantages of Excise Tax Registration are the ease of travel between Greece and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Documents required
The document list for excise tax registration for Greek-owned companies is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Importantly, all prices for excise tax registration for Greek-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. The figures below for excise tax registration for Greek-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for excise tax registration for Greek-owned companies. Crucially, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies excise tax registration for Greek-owned companies for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Excise Tax Registration licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. 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 Greek-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with excise tax registration for Greek-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
If you would like a written quotation for excise tax registration for Greek-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?
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.
Does Excise Tax Registration apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
As a rule, only if you intend to import, produce or stockpile excise goods; registration should be completed before the first transaction.
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.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in Excise Tax Registration?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a Excise Tax Registration company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Greece and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Greece have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
