Oman to Ban Sale of Soft Drinks and Energy Beverages Without Digital Tax Stamps

Starting November 1, 2025, Oman’s Tax Authority will prohibit unlabelled beverages to ensure consumer safety and compliance.

Publish date: Monday، 20 October 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

Oman to Ban Sale of Soft Drinks and Energy Beverages Without Digital Tax Stamps

The Oman Tax Authority has announced that, beginning November 1, 2025, the sale or distribution of soft drinks, energy beverages, and other selective products without the official Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) will be strictly prohibited across the Sultanate.

The new regulation aims to guarantee product safety, quality, and adherence to national standards, while protecting consumers from unverified or non-compliant goods.

Authorities have urged retailers and distributors to ensure that all beverages carry the required marks before they reach store shelves. The directive applies to all excise goods, including soft drinks and energy beverages, though sweetened drinks remain exempt from this requirement.

In an official statement, the Tax Authority emphasized that no extensions will be granted beyond the November 1 deadline, warning that any non-compliant products will be barred from sale or distribution.

Importers, manufacturers, and retailers have been instructed to align their operations with the Digital Tax Stamp system to maintain market access beyond the enforcement date.

The Digital Tax Stamp initiative is part of Oman’s broader effort to strengthen market transparency, curb smuggling, and ensure tax compliance, aligning with similar measures implemented across the GCC.

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Oman to Ban Sale of Soft Drinks and Energy Beverages Without Digital Tax Stamps

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