UAE Introduce a new tax of sugar in Aserar from 2026 while watching to improve public health and reduce consumption of drinking drinks.
The UAE Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) A primary change in Excise Tax Framework to sweet-sweet drinks (SSB), introducing a new sugar-based system with an effect in the early 2026.
Unlike the current flat-rate model, the new system will link per liter of liquor directly to its sugar content each 100ml-meant the amount of sugar, the higher taxes.
UAE’s sugar tax
This change of change the National Health Pealth Strategy to reduce sugar consumption, diseases related to consumers’ consumers.
Change reflects a policy transfer powered by the insulating manufacturers to reduce the sugar level of their products and empowering consumers.
This is also Supports regional efforts to mammalize the tax policy throughout the Gulf and reinforces strategic tax use as a tool to drive lasting progress.
Developed in the coordination of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the new model is a strategy of long-term repairs to public health results through fiscal.
The businesses – including imports, suppliers, and manufacturers – have enough time to adapt, with comprehensive guidance of awareness ahead of 2026 rollouts.
More details, including implementation of law and obedience requirements, will be released in the coming months.
