- Saudi Arabia will implement a four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 1, 2026, replacing the current flat-rate tax.
- The new tax system is based on the sugar content per 100 millilitres, with higher sugar levels resulting in higher taxes.
- The tiers are: drinks with only artificial sweeteners (no added sugar), low-sugar (less than 5g/100ml), medium-sugar (5–7.99g/100ml), and high-sugar (8g or more/100ml).
- The tax applies to all sweetened beverages, including ready-to-drink products, concentrates, powders, gels, and extracts.
- The reform aims to promote public health by encouraging lower sugar consumption and aligns with broader GCC regional efforts.
Source: gulfnews.com
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