If you run a factory or warehouse handling things like soft drinks, energy drinks, or tobacco, you know some of the product just disappears—not because it was stolen or spilled, but because it naturally evaporates, dries up, or leaks a little during storage and transport.

Up until now, you still had to pay full excise tax on that lost amount. Not anymore.

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) just launched a simple, smart service that lets you prove exactly how much is lost naturally—and get that part 100% tax-exempt.

Why This Matters

Under UAE excise tax rules (introduced in 2017), businesses pay tax on all produced or imported excise goods. But some volume is lost naturally—not due to theft, damage, or error. Until now, proving this loss was difficult, often leading to overpayment of taxes.

This new service solves that with science-backed evidence.

How It Works

  1. Take a sample from your real production or storage area.
  2. Send it to the QCC lab in Abu Dhabi (they’re the official experts).
  3. They test it under real conditions—same heat, humidity, time, and handling.
  4. You get an official report saying, “Yes, 2.3% naturally disappears.”
  5. Upload the report when filing your tax return.
  6. Boom—tax waived on that lost portion.

Who Can Use This?

  • Any business registered with the FTA for excise tax
  • Factories, importers, and warehouse operators in excise zones
  • Anyone dealing with tobacco, sugary drinks, energy drinks, or vaping products
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Why It’s a Big Deal

For You

What It Means

Save money

Pay tax only on what you actually sell

Avoid hassle

No more back-and-forth with auditors

Stay compliant

Proof is now science, not estimates

Look professional

UAE-made goods come with trusted quality data