Morocco
Morocco Adjusts Late Payment Penalties, Lowers Interest Rate
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) of Morocco has announced a modification of the penalties for late payment of invoices. And it’s rather good news.
Topic
Fines
Spain
Spanish Authorities Fine Five Airlines $179 Million for Baggage Fees
179 million euros. This is the total amount of the fine imposed by the Spanish authorities on the airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea for abusive practices. The low-cost carriers intend to take legal action to contest this sanction.
Morocco
Morocco Fines Viatris $760,000 for Failing to Report Merger
The American pharmaceutical giant Viatris Inc. is being fined 7.58 million dirhams (about $760,000) by the Moroccan competition authority. The reason: the group did not notify its creation resulting from the merger between Mylan and Upjohn (Pfizer) in 2020, as required by the regulations.
Morocco
Maroc Telecom Pays $640 Million Fine for Anti-Competitive Practices
Maroc Telecom has complied with the decision of the Rabat Commercial Court. The historic operator had been fined for anti-competitive practices.
Morocco
Casablanca Parking Controversy: Motorists Protest 'Illegal' Fines and Vehicle Boots
A wave of discontent has hit the city of Casablanca in recent weeks. The cause is the application of new parking fines deemed "excessive and illegal" by motorists.
Morocco
Turkish Tourist Fined $2,000 for Unauthorized Parachute Flight Over Tangier
In Tangier, the customs services imposed a fine of 20,000 dirhams on a Turkish tourist, who flew over the city by parachute without prior authorization.
Morocco
Morocco Sanctions 167 Insurance Brokers for Regulatory Violations
Some 167 insurance brokers operating in Morocco have been sanctioned for shortcomings, according to the Insurance and Social Welfare Control Authority (ACAPS).
Morocco
Morocco's Fixed Speed Cameras Generate $6.6 Million in Traffic Fines
Thanks to the fixed speed cameras placed on the road network, Moroccan courts have issued 182,354 judgments related to detected violations and offenses, for a total amount of 66,655,821 dirhams.
Morocco
Casablanca to Fine Residents, Businesses in Crackdown on Mounting Waste Crisis
The city of Casablanca intends to now impose fines on citizens and businesses to fight the accumulation of waste in several neighborhoods of the city.
Morocco
Maroc Telecom Subsidiary in Togo Fined $1 Million for Network Disruptions
Nearly 10 million dirhams, that’s the fine imposed on Moov Africa Togo, following a procedure opened in October 2020 against it by the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP). The Maroc Telecom subsidiary is accused of having failed in its obligations.
Morocco
Deadline Looms for Tax Amnesty: Penalties Waived for Payments by July 1
Any taxpayer who has not yet paid their tax, duty or fee must do so before July 1st to benefit from the cancellation of penalties and fines. The Directorate General of Taxes reminds taxpayers of the conditions to benefit from this advantage.
Morocco
Morocco Tightens Restrictions on Dangerous Dog Breeds to Enhance Public Safety
Morocco wants to intensify and continue security operations aimed at combating the domestication of dogs classified as ferocious. In this regard, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has published a new memorandum.