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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
Business Setup
Sponsor Vetting & Facility Planning

Sponsor Vetting & Facility Planning

Match your operational footprint and sponsor profile to GCC requirements before setup begins.
Facility specs and local sponsor details can directly impact excise clearance. TAG guides your choices with regulatory alignment, setup logic, and risk flagging built-in.
Operational Fit & Licensing Logic

Match Facility Setup to Regulatory and Sponsor Criteria

Facility setup in the GCC often hinges on sponsor vetting, zone restrictions, and excise logic. Misalignment at this stage can stall approvals or trigger regulatory pushback. TAG guides you through these high-impact setup variables, ensuring your operational model aligns with excise pathways, zone mandates, and long-term category goals.
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Sponsor Pre-Checks

Validate sponsor eligibility, licensure, and historical compliance.
Facility Type Logic

Choose a setup model that fits your product type and legal pathway.
Zone Feasibility Review

Assess regulatory and economic fit across UAE mainland vs. free zones.
Location Risk Mapping

Flag setup issues tied to warehousing, manufacturing, or labelling limits.
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Inputs for Setup & Sponsorship Strategy

The early decisions that impact compliance, eligibility, and partner fit.
Sponsor Qualification

Zone Restrictions

Excise-Linked Operations

Ownership & Liability Review


What Aligns Strategy With Setup

Practical, early-stage outputs for sponsor validation, zone fit, and excise-ready infrastructure.
Sponsor Screening Reports

Assess credibility, licensing scope, and alignment of sponsor partners.
Facility Type Advisory

Compare onshore, free zone, and hybrid models for excise eligibility.
Operational Zone Mapping

Match brand needs with zone restrictions, benefits, and logistics.
Excise Infrastructure Fit

Ensure planned facilities meet DTS, warehousing, and traceability standards.
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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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