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UAE Tax LawCabinet Resolution No. (55) of 2019 Concerning the Excise Price of Tobacco Products

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (55) of 2019

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن السعر الانتقائي لمنتجات التبغ

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
August 4, 2019
Effective from
December 1, 2019
Articles
4
Last synced
Aug 17, 2026
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Sets out the excise price framework for tobacco products in the UAE, establishing tax rates and pricing mechanisms to regulate the market and generate governmen…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) Definitions In the application of the provisions of this Resolution, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned against each, unless the text implies otherwise: Excise Price : In accordance with the definition stipulated in article (13) of Cabinet Resolution No. (52) of 2019 referred to above. Water Pipe Tobacco : Tobacco intended for smoking using a water pipe and made of a mixture of tobacco and glycerin, even though it contains aromatic oils or extracts or molasses or sugar, and even if fruits flavors were added to it. Cigarettes rolls : All cigarette rolls whether regular or electronically heated.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2019 Concerning the Excise Price of Tobacco Products 2

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Excise Price for Tobacco Products The Excise Price shall be determined in accordance with article (13) of Cabinet Resolution No. (52) of 2019 referred to above, provided that it shall not be less than: a. (0.4) Dirham for every cigarette roll. b. (0.1) Dirham for each gram of water pipe tobacco and ready to use tobacco and other similar products.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) Enforcing Provision of this Resolution The Minister of Finance shall issue a resolution determining the date of enforcing this Resolution provided that it shall be before 01 January 2020.

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    Article 4

    Article (4) Publication This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 03 Thu Al-Hijjah 1440 A.H. Corresponding to: 04 August 2019 AD

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