WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, 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. 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. Saudi-UAE trade is the largest intra-GCC flow, and many Saudi groups use Dubai as a regional and international base, which gives Saudi entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Excise Tax Registration licence is issued. In our experience, for Saudi business owners, the UAE is around 2 hours from Riyadh, the UAE is 1 hour ahead of Saudi Arabia, and Arabic is the official language of the UAE, so documents and contracts are fully accessible.
Why Excise Tax Registration
Importantly, penalties for late Excise Tax Registration or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, which is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. Keeping records for five years, issuing compliant invoices and filing on time are the ongoing obligations that follow Excise Tax Registration. For Saudi nationals, the practical advantages of Excise Tax Registration are the ease of travel between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Arabic is the official language of the UAE, so documents and contracts are fully accessible, and a banking system that processes Saudi riyal (SAR) transfers daily.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for excise tax registration for Saudi-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
Pricing
Pricing for excise tax registration for Saudi-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for excise tax registration for Saudi-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from excise tax registration for Saudi-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes excise tax registration for Saudi-owned companies a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, 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. 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 Saudi-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. On the ground, after your Excise Tax Registration licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for excise tax registration for Saudi-owned companies.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long does Excise Tax Registration take with the FTA?
The FTA usually responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
Is Excise Tax Registration mandatory for a free zone company?
As a rule, 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 Saudi citizen own 100% of a company in Excise Tax Registration?
Yes. Saudi nationals can own the full share capital of a Excise Tax Registration company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Saudi applicants?
Processing for Saudi nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Saudi Arabia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
