The UAE government levies excise tax rates of 50% on carbonated drinks and sweetened beverages and 100% on tobacco products, energy drinks, electronic smoking devices, and their liquids. Businesses that import, produce, release, or stockpile excise goods are liable to pay excise tax.
 

UHY James has been catering to the audit, advisory, tax & consulting needs of UAE based businesses for 30+ years. The firm’s areas of expertise include but are not limited to:

• Audit & Assurance
• Corporate Finance
• Strategy & Transformation
• Internal Audit & Risk Consulting
• Company Incorporation
• ESG Reporting & Advisory Services
• Business Continuity Management Services
• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Direct Tax
• Indirect Tax
• AML Services
• Trademark

UHY James is led by CEO & Managing Partner James Mathew and his team of 16+ Partners & Directors and 200 + professionals who are integral in shaping the future of the auditing and accounting industry in the UAE. Our team of subject matter experts backed by solid industry experience, robust technical insights and a crystal-clear knowhow about the UAE’s regulatory landscape help businesses strengthen and amplify their growth story - one tailored solution at a time.

As a trusted audit & advisory firm in the UAE for 30+ years UHY James has cemented its position as the ‘Preferred Partner of Choice’ for most businesses primarily because we add value through our services which are a unique combination of robust technical capability, industry expertise, trustworthy reputation, client service and fair pricing. Having catered to unique business complexities of diverse organisations ranging from SMEs to MNCs – our firm is well poised as a one stop shop destination for layered business complexities that require simplified solutions.

UHY James has established a robust footprint across the UAE with a Corporate Office in the financial district of Dubai   - Business Bay. The firm also wields a presence in Abu Dhabi (in ADGM as well as Mainland), Fujairah and SAIF Zone – Sharjah.

We fully understand the importance and urgency of business requirements and can assure that almost all business queries sent to  [email protected] will be responded to within the first 24 hours.

UHY James has been consistently catering to the diverse requirements of businesses - irrespective of size, sector, or service.  We have catered to the audit and advisory needs of 1500+ clients ranging from SMEs to startups to public listed entities to MNCs across key sectors like manufacturing, retail, trading, hospitality, healthcare, tourism, construction, real estate, technology and more.