WhatsApp quoteExcise 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. 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. The most common businesses Filipinos open through GoldenKey are in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, although Excise Tax Registration supports almost any activity. Filipinos are one of the largest communities in the UAE, estimated at around 700,000 to 1,000,000 people, so the Excise Tax Registration authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Filipino applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Excise Tax Registration
Excise rates are 100% on tobacco and energy drinks and 50% on carbonated and sweetened drinks. Keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Excise Tax Registration. Crucially, for Filipinos, the practical advantages of Excise Tax Registration are the ease of travel between Philippines and the UAE, English is an official language of the Philippines and the working language of the UAE, and a banking system that processes Philippine peso (PHP) transfers daily.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for excise tax registration for Filipino-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for excise tax registration for Filipino-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for excise tax registration for Filipino-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
Crucially, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes excise tax registration for Filipino-owned companies a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As a rule, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for excise tax registration for Filipino-owned companies and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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 request sit. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Excise Tax Registration request, download your paperwork and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with excise tax registration for Filipino-owned companies, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
In our experience, tell us about your plans for excise tax registration for Filipino-owned companies and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Excise Tax Registration apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
Day to day, 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.
What happens if I miss the Excise Tax Registration deadline?
In short, 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 a Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in Excise Tax Registration?
Yes — Filipinos can own the full share capital of a Excise Tax Registration company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Filipinos need a UAE visa before applying for Excise Tax Registration?
No — You can apply for the licence from Philippines with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
