Oman Bans Import of Carbonated and Energy Drinks Without Tax Stamps

📅 Starting June 1, 2025, the import of carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and other taxable goods without a digital tax stamp will be prohibited in Oman.

This law applies to all excise-taxed products except sugar-sweetened beverages.

Phase Three of the Tax Stamp System Implementation

• ✅ This decision completes the first and second phases of the plan, which previously banned the sale of cigarettes, tobacco, and derivatives without a digital tax stamp in local markets.
• ✅ The primary goal of this initiative is to digitally track all taxable products from production to final consumer distribution.
• ✅ This measure aims to prevent counterfeit goods, ensure product quality control, and guarantee tax compliance on excise goods.

Why Is This Law Being Implemented?

• Combating tax evasion and strengthening tax collection systems
• Protecting consumer health and preventing low-quality product circulation
• Regulating the market and preventing unauthorized and counterfeit goods

Saeed bin Ahmed Al Shanfari, Director General of Tax Policies, stated: “This system will not only boost the country’s tax revenue but also protect consumers from counterfeit and substandard goods while promoting public health.”