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Excise Duty and Specific Levy Compliance for Manufacturers

Manufacturers and importers of alcohol, tobacco, fuel and other regulated goods across Africa face complex excise and levy obligations backed by strict enforcement. This course explains excise classification, licensing of warehouses, duty calculation and account submission. Case studies show how production and stock controls tie directly to excise liability.

What you will be able to do

  • Classify goods correctly for excise and specific levy purposes.
  • Apply licensing and warehouse control requirements for excisable goods.
  • Calculate excise duty and specific levies on production and imports.
  • Prepare and submit excise accounts and supporting schedules.
  • Reconcile production, stock and excise records for inspection.
  • Manage excise audits, adjustments and refund claims.

Course outline

  1. 01Excise principles and scope
  2. 02Classification of excisable goods
  3. 03Licensing and warehouse controls
  4. 04Duty and levy calculation
  5. 05Excise account submission
  6. 06Stock and production reconciliation
  7. 07Excise audits and adjustments
  8. 08Refunds, rebates and drawbacks

Who should attend

Finance, compliance and production controllers in manufacturing and import businesses dealing with alcohol, tobacco, fuel, sugar and other excisable products.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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