WhatsApp quoteDay to day, the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes Excise Tax Registration a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting documents 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. Day to day, latvian logistics and timber exporters use Dubai as a Middle East distribution point, which gives Latvian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Excise Tax Registration licence is granted. Latvians are a small community in logistics, IT and timber trading, so the Excise Tax Registration authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Latvian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Excise Tax Registration
In practice, penalties for late Excise Tax Registration or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, so GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for Excise Tax Registration, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. Many Latvian business owners run Excise Tax Registration companies alongside an existing business in Latvia, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
The document list for excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- 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
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Day to day, pricing for excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies 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
For most clients, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, 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 Latvian-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Crucially, our quotations for excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
On the ground, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for excise tax registration for Latvian-owned companies, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
It can. 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.
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.
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 Latvian citizen own 100% of a company in Excise Tax Registration?
Yes. Latvians 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 Latvia and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Latvia 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.
