- UAE FTA clarified the new “Tiered Volumetric Model” for excise tax on sweetened beverages.
- Excise tax will now be applied based on both the volume of the beverage and its sugar content.
- The clarification outlines how the revised tax structure will be implemented.
Source: orbitax.com
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