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We help tobacco brands register with the FTA, set up DTS barcode systems, meet labelling laws and access the right distribution channels across the UAE and GCC.
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We help tobacco brands register with the FTA, set up DTS barcode systems, meet labelling laws and access the right distribution channels across the UAE and GCC.
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Tobacco Products
Tobacco Products
From excise registration and DTS onboarding to launch strategy, TAG helps tobacco brands meet every regulatory requirement and enter the market with confidence.
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Nicotine/Vape
Nicotine & Vape
From excise registration and DTS onboarding to formulation reviews and SFDA clearance, TAG helps nicotine and vape brands navigate every GCC regulatory step and enter the market with speed and certainty.
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Soda & Soft Drinks
Soda & Soft Drinks
From product registration to excise tax onboarding, TAG helps beverage brands navigate compliance and launch in GCC markets with speed and confidence.
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Energy Drinks
Energy Drinks
From classification and ingredient approvals to route-to-market strategy.TAG helps energy drink brands launch with GCC-specific compliance.
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Market Entry Intelligence
Market Entry Intelligence
Entering excise-regulated categories such as tobacco, vape, or energy drinks requires more than ambition. TAG equips you with category-specific data, regulatory context, and consumer insights tailored to the GCC, helping you make informed decisions and avoid costly early-stage errors.
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Opportunity & Gap AnalysisRegulatory Landscape ReviewConsumer & Retail BehaviorCategory & Format Mapping
Business Setup
Business Setup
Business setup in excise-taxed sectors demands more than incorporation. TAG guides you through entity structuring, free zone strategy, licensing, and FTA onboarding, ensuring your operation is fully aligned with GCC compliance from day one.
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Excise Tax & Licensing FrameworkEntity Structuring & Free Zone StrategyFTA Registration & ERP IntegrationSponsor Vetting & Facility Planning
Product Development
Product Development
Building compliant FMCG products in excise categories like soda, nicotine, and energy drinks means more than taste or design. TAG helps shape your formulations, SKUs, and label decisions around GCC standards, so you can go from concept to compliant shelf faster.
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Factory Selection & Vendor MatchmakingLabeling, Compliance & Halal StandardsFree Zone Setup & Supply Chain DesignProduct R&D & Flavor Development
Testing & Registration
Testing & Registration
Testing and registration are critical to excise-market entry. TAG validates ingredient thresholds, manages authority submissions, and navigates FTA, SFDA, or ESMA protocols, preventing costly delays, refusals, or reformulations.
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Lab Coordination & Product CertificationPackaging & Health Warning ComplianceTrademark & Brand ProtectionImport Readiness & Port Clearance
Retail & Distribution
Retail & Distribution
Excise-regulated distribution isn’t just paperwork, it’s execution. TAG ensures launch readiness by mapping ideal retail formats, qualifying local buyers, and aligning every route-to-shelf decision with GCC market dynamics.
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Retail & HORECA Market EntryDuty-Free & Export Hub StrategyDistributor Matchmaking & AgreementsSales Enablement & Go-to-Market Assets
Marketing, Risk & Compliance
Marketing, Risk & Compliance
Excise-linked categories require more than strong branding. TAG helps ensure your messaging, claims, and campaigns align with both regulatory mandates and consumer trust benchmarks across the region.
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Influencer Marketing & Ad ComplianceLegal Risk Monitoring & SOP'sAudit Prep & Regulatory UpdatesCrisis Management & Support
Testing and Registration
Import Readiness & Port Clearance

Import Readiness & Port Clearance

Build in readiness for port checks, document reviews, and regulatory triggers across GCC borders.
From paperwork to product sample inspection, every import touchpoint can impact speed to market. We prepare your supply chain to meet import protocols, document regulations, and excise-linked clearance checks—minimizing risk at customs and ports.
Customs, Compliance & Coordination

Getting Products Through GCC Ports

Import Readiness & Port Clearance is more than just shipment coordination. It’s about anticipating regulatory checks before they happen—from excise-linked declarations to customs agent timing. We decode the processes behind port approvals, ensuring each shipment has the right documentation, product data, and system syncs in place before it ever moves.
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Optimized Product-Market Fit
Align your format, size, and pack type with GCC norms to maximize relevance and speed to market.
Excise Eligibility Assurance

Confirm your product is excise-ready — from classification to labeling across UAE, KSA, and beyond.
Reduce Compliance Risks
Avoid costly rework or customs issues by solving compliance gaps before launch.
Competitive Benchmarking
See how formats compare on price, positioning, and duty across excise-regulated brands.
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Import Workflow

Identify operational blind spots from product registration to physical release.
Permit Gaps
Data Entry Review

Clearance Timing Risks

FTA Matching Errors


Entry Preparedness Mitigated

Build-in compliance across all GCC ports—backed by the right paperwork, process, and partnerships.
Port Protocol Alignment

Customs and clearance mapped to each country’s specific requirements.
FTA-Linked Checks

Product and system sync with excise declarations and tax statuses.
Shipping Document Templates

Fully vetted examples to guide your operational setup.
Broker Liaison Notes

Support materials to streamline work with your customs agents.
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End-to-end consultancy for excise-taxed FMCG products, including registration, setup, certification, and go-to-market support.
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