Indirect Taxes (VAT, Customs & Excise)

Driving Compliance, Efficiency & Strategic Value Across Your Supply Chain

At Babylon Tax Consulting, we help businesses in the UAE and across the GCC manage the complexity of Indirect Taxes—including Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs, and Excise Tax.
Our mission is to ensure your operations stay compliant, cost-efficient, and strategically aligned with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Since the introduction of VAT in the UAE under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 and its Executive Regulations, compliance is a cornerstone of doing business in the Emirates.
We provide full VAT life-cycle support—from registration to filing and advisory.

Our VAT Services include:

VAT registration and deregistration
VAT health checks and compliance reviews
Input/output tax analysis and reconciliations
E-invoicing implementation under Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2025
Advisory on zero-rated and exempt transactions
VAT refund claims and voluntary disclosures
FTA audit preparation and representation

Our team ensures that your VAT position remains optimized, minimizing exposure while ensuring full compliance with UAE legislation.

Customs & Import Duties

Cross-border trade in the UAE is subject to complex GCC Customs Law and UAE Federal Customs Authorityrequirements.
We assist companies in managing the customs process seamlessly to prevent delays, penalties, and overpayments.

Customs Services include:

HS code classification and valuation reviews
Origin, preference, and exemption planning
Customs warehouse and bonded-area advisory
Assistance in obtaining duty exemptions for Free Zone operations
Compliance with import/export documentation and audit support

Our consultants align your customs processes with your tax and supply-chain strategy, ensuring efficiency and compliance across all borders.

Excise Tax

Excise Tax applies to specific goods that are harmful to human health or the environment, such as tobacco products, energy drinks, and carbonated beverages, under Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017.

Our Excise Tax Services include:

Registration and Excise Tax returns
Product classification and price-base determination
Excise warehouse registration and compliance
Refunds, disputes, and FTA correspondence management

We work closely with distributors, importers, and manufacturers to ensure full compliance and minimize administrative burden.

Why Choose Babylon Tax Consulting?

End-to-End Expertise: We manage VAT, customs, and excise in one integrated approach.
Regulatory Insight: Deep understanding of FTA practices and GCC unified frameworks.
Technology-Driven Compliance: Implementation of digital tools for e-invoicing and automated reporting.
Cross-Border Capability: Expertise spanning UAE mainland, Free Zones, and international trade routes.

Let’s Simplify Your Indirect Taxes