WhatsApp quoteThe 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. For most clients, singapore and Dubai are frequently paired as twin hubs, and many groups run an Asian and Middle Eastern entity side by side, which gives Singaporean entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Excise Tax Registration licence is issued. Day to day, for Singaporean founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from Singapore, 4 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the business language in both countries.
Why Excise Tax Registration
Just as important, the steps for Excise Tax Registration are: register on EmaraTax as an excise taxable person, register each product on the FTA product list, apply for a designated zone if warehousing and then file monthly excise returns. As we tell every client, excise rates are 100% on tobacco and energy drinks and 50% on carbonated and sweetened drinks. From day one, many Singaporean founders run Excise Tax Registration companies alongside an existing business in Singapore, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Documents required
For excise tax registration for Singaporean-owned companies the issuing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
Pricing for excise tax registration for Singaporean-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for excise tax registration for Singaporean-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for excise tax registration for Singaporean-owned companies. Put simply, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes excise tax registration for Singaporean-owned companies a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Excise Tax Registration submission, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. Day to day, after your Excise Tax Registration licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. 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 Singaporean-owned companies.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for excise tax registration for Singaporean-owned companies, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
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?
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.
Can a Singaporean citizen own 100% of a company in Excise Tax Registration?
Yes. Singaporeans 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 Singapore and the UAE?
Yes, it can. The UAE and Singapore 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.
