- The UAE FTA released guidance on a new excise tax model for sweetened drinks effective January 1, 2026.
- Sweetened drinks include beverages with added sugar or sweeteners, affecting carbonated drinks based on sugar content.
- The tax will be calculated using a tiered-volumetric model based on sugar content per 100 ml.
- Certain drinks like those with only natural sugars or artificial sweeteners will have specific tax treatments.
- Businesses must register products with lab reports on sugar content and sweeteners once the rules are enacted.
Source: mailchi.mp
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