Data collection and review
We tell you exactly which records we need (imports, production, stock movements and sales), then check them for gaps before anything is calculated, so errors are caught on our desk rather than by the FTA.
Excise Tax Return Filing in Dubai
Every excise-registered business in the UAE must file a return each month, by the 15th day after the tax period ends. Miss the date, or get the numbers wrong, and FTA penalties follow.
That monthly pressure is exactly what our service removes. As an FTA Approved Tax Agency (No. 300086921), Bestax calculates your excise liability, prepares the return, and files it through EmaraTax on your behalf, with a senior accountant reviewing every submission first.
Fixed Fee In Writing Filed Ahead of the 15th Senior Review Every Month Rated 4.8/5 by 200+ Clients
- FTA Approved
Tax AgencyNo. 30008692 - Business Setup Partner
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Tell us what you import or produce, roughly how many transactions a month, and where your filings currently stand. We will review your position and send you a fixed written quote before any work starts.
Managed Monthly
What does our excise tax return filing service include?
Our service covers the full monthly excise cycle: collecting your import, production and stock data, calculating the tax due, preparing the declarations and the return, filing through EmaraTax before the deadline, and handling any FTA queries that follow.
A senior accountant reviews every return before submission. That second set of qualified eyes is the difference between a filing you hope is right and one that has been checked.
Each month, our team handles
Excise liability calculation
We apply the correct rates to each product category, including the sugar-content based rules for sweetened drinks that took effect in January 2026, so you pay what the law requires and not more.
Declarations and return preparation
We prepare the supporting declarations and the monthly return itself, so the figures the FTA sees reconcile with your underlying records.
EmaraTax submission before the deadline
Our registered tax agents file the return through the FTA portal ahead of the 15th, which protects you from late-filing penalties.
Payment guidance
We confirm the exact amount due and the payment deadline, so the tax is settled on time and nothing accrues interest-style penalties.
FTA correspondence
If the FTA raises a query about a filed return, we respond for you and manage the matter through to closure.
Who is this service for?
Excise tax return filing applies to every business registered for excise tax in the UAE: importers, producers, stockpilers and warehouse keepers of tobacco products, vapes and e-liquids, energy drinks, carbonated drinks and sweetened beverages. Registration alone creates the monthly filing duty.
One point catches many businesses out: you must file even in months with no excise activity. A nil return is still a return, and skipping it attracts the same late-filing penalties as any other missed month.
The service fits you if
- You import or produce excise goods and want the monthly cycle handled by specialists
- Your team is spending hours each month on EmaraTax and stock reconciliations
- You have received an FTA penalty or query and want filings done properly from now on
- You are newly registered and have never filed an excise return before
Not yet registered? Our team also handles excise tax registration in Dubai, so registration and your first return are managed by the same people.
When are excise tax returns due in the UAE?
Excise tax returns are due monthly, within 15 days of the end of each tax period. The tax itself must also be paid by the same deadline. Late filing and late payment each carry their own FTA penalties, so both dates matter.
The return
15 days
Excise tax returns are due monthly, within 15 days of the end of each tax period.
The payment
Same deadline
The tax itself must also be paid by the same deadline. Late filing and late payment each carry their own FTA penalties, so both dates matter.
In practice, that gives you a narrow window at the start of every month to close your records, reconcile stock, calculate the liability and file. Our monthly rhythm is built around that window: we request your data early, prepare mid-cycle, and file ahead of the 15th rather than on it.
Six Steps
How does the monthly filing process work?
Getting started is quick, and the ongoing cycle is designed to need very little of your time. You send us your monthly records, and we handle the calculations, the declarations, the EmaraTax filing and any follow-up with the FTA.
Request a quote or book a call
Use the quote form or schedule a free 20-minute call. Our team replies within 30 minutes during business hours.
Scope review
We look at your products, volumes and current filing status, and flag anything that needs fixing before the next return.
Fixed written quote
You receive a clear fee in writing before any work starts, so the cost of compliance is predictable.
Monthly data handover
Each month you send the records on our checklist. We chase what's missing, so nothing slips.
Preparation and senior review
We calculate the liability, prepare the declarations and return, and a senior accountant signs off before filing.
Filing and confirmation
We submit through EmaraTax ahead of the deadline, confirm the payment due, and send you the filing confirmation for your records.
The service at a glance
One step starts the process. Request a quote through the form or book a free 20-minute call, and our tax team will review your filing position and send you a fixed written quote.
- Service
- Monthly excise tax return filing with the FTA (EmaraTax)
- Location
- Dubai, serving businesses across the UAE
- Suitable for
- Excise-registered importers, producers, stockpilers and warehouse keepers
- Included
- Data review, liability calculation, declarations, return preparation, EmaraTax filing, payment guidance, FTA correspondence
- Filing frequency
- Monthly, due within 15 days of each tax period end
- Delivery method
- Fully remote or in person at our Business Bay office
- Pricing
- Fixed fee, agreed in writing after a free 20-minute call
- Next step
- Request a quote or book a free 20-minute call
Fixed Fee
How much does excise tax return filing cost?
We charge a fixed fee, agreed in writing before work begins. The fee depends on your product range, transaction volumes and the state of your records, so we confirm it after a short free call rather than quoting blind.
What you can rely on
- A written, fixed quote before you commit
- No obligation attached to the call or the quote
- No surprise extras added mid-engagement
Compare that with the cost of getting it wrong
- Late filing penalties
- Late payment penalties
- The management time an FTA query consumes
Compare that with the cost of getting it wrong: late filing penalties, late payment penalties, and the management time an FTA query consumes. Predictable compliance is cheaper than unpredictable penalties.
Why Bestax
Why choose Bestax for excise return filing?
Bestax is an FTA Approved Tax Agency (No. 300086921) with 10+ years in Dubai, 35+ ACCA and ICAEW trained accountants, and a 4.8/5 rating across 200+ Google reviews. Every excise return is reviewed by a senior accountant before it reaches the FTA.
What each of those means for your filings
FTA Approved Tax Agency status means we act as your registered tax agent in Dubai and deal with the FTA directly on your behalf, so queries never sit unanswered in your inbox.
Senior review on every filing reduces calculation and classification errors, the two most common causes of excise penalties.
35+ qualified accountants means your excise filings can sit alongside accounting services in Dubai and VAT compliance, with one firm keeping the numbers consistent across all of them.
A physical office in Business Bay at Damac Executive Bay Tower B means you can meet the people doing your filings, or run everything remotely if that suits you better.
1,000+ clients with 4.8/5 ratings on Google and Trustpilot show how businesses rate the work over time, not how we describe ourselves.
What if you have fallen behind on excise returns?
Missed months and filing errors can be fixed, and fixing them early almost always costs less than waiting for the FTA to find them. We review your filing history, correct what needs correcting, and bring your returns up to date.
If the FTA has already opened an examination of your excise position, our team provides tax audit support in the UAE and represents you throughout the process.
Many excise businesses also file VAT. If both cycles are stretching your team, our VAT filing services in the UAE run on the same managed model, with the same senior review.
Excise Tax Registration
Not yet registered, or adding products or a warehouse? We prepare and file the EmaraTax application and follow it to your TRN.
Excise Tax Deregistration
Stopped dealing in excise goods? We file the application and the final return inside the 30-day window, and follow it through to cancellation.
VAT Filing Services in the UAE
The same managed model and the same senior review, for the VAT cycle running alongside your excise one.
Tax Agent in Dubai
An FTA approved tax agency dealing with the authority directly, so queries never sit unanswered in your inbox.
Tax Audit Support in the UAE
If the FTA opens an examination of your excise position, the same team that files for you represents you through it.
Accounting Services in Dubai
Bookkeeping and stock records kept clean, which is what every monthly excise liability is calculated from.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Excise returns are filed monthly. Each return is due within 15 days of the end of the tax period, and the tax due must be paid by the same deadline. Our service is built around filing ahead of that date every month.
Yes. Every excise-registered business must file for every tax period, even when there is nothing to declare. A missed nil return attracts the same late-filing penalties as any other missed return, so we file it for you regardless of activity.
We send you a short monthly checklist covering imports, production, stock movements and sales of excise goods. You send the records, we verify them, and we chase anything missing. Most clients spend well under an hour a month on their side.
We charge a fixed fee, confirmed in writing before any work starts. The amount depends on your product range, volumes and the condition of your records. The initial 20-minute call is free and carries no obligation.
Yes. We review your filing history, correct errors, and bring missed months up to date. Acting before the FTA raises the issue usually limits the penalty exposure, so it pays to start the review early.
Yes. If your business is not yet registered, or you need to add products or a warehouse to an existing registration, our team manages the registration with the FTA and then takes over the monthly filing cycle.
Request a quote through the form or book a free 20-minute call through our appointment page. You can also call +971 4 585 3215 or email info@bestaxca.com. Our team replies within 30 minutes during business hours, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Hand Over the Cycle
Never chase the 15th again
Excise returns come around every month, and the penalties for late or wrong filings are entirely avoidable. Hand the cycle to an FTA approved tax agency with senior review on every return, for a fixed fee you approve in advance.
Which areas do we cover?
We file excise tax returns for businesses across Dubai, including mainland companies and free zone entities, and for clients throughout the UAE. Everything can run remotely, or you can meet us at our Business Bay office.
- Phone+971 4 585 3215
- Emailinfo@bestaxca.com
- HoursMonday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm