Morocco Introduces 10% VAT on Cafes and Cultural Venues
12 January 2020
Café operators and certain cultural institutions are subject to a 10% value added tax. This is indicated in a note published by the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI).
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Morocco Expands ’Daribati’ Tax App Features for Easier Professional and Property Tax Management
18 December 2019
A new feature is integrated into the mobile application "Daribati". Its purpose is to facilitate the task of members of the SIMPL telematic services.
Morocco Doubles Tax Audit Threshold to 240,000 Dirhams
11 December 2019
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has revised the taxpayer’s overall income based on expenses, making a few changes.
Moroccan Tax Authority Denies Agreement with Real Estate Developers on Flat-Rate Tax
9 December 2019
Contrary to the information relayed by L’Economiste, and cited by Bladi.net, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has not signed any agreement with the Federation of Real (…)
Morocco Offers Tax Amnesty to Real Estate Developers in New Agreement
7 December 2019
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) and the Federation of Real Estate Developers have just signed an agreement. This will allow real estate developers to regularize their (…)
Morocco to Receive Foreign Bank Account Data in Tax Crackdown
3 December 2019
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) intends to put an end to tax havens. In this sense, it will receive details of accounts abroad as of September 1, 2021 due to the (…)
Moroccan Customs Seize 26 Smuggled Falcons at Casablanca Airport
9 October 2019
An attempt to illegally export 26 live falcons was thwarted last week by Moroccan customs agents at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
Illegal Cigarette Sales in Morocco Rise to 5.23%, Study Finds
18 September 2019
The penetration rate of contraband cigarettes on the Moroccan market has increased from 3.73% in 2018 to 5.23% in 2019.
King Mohammed VI’s Call Prompts Shake-Up: Top Tax Official Omar Faraj Resigns
16 September 2019
The call of King Mohammed VI, made during his speech on July 29, on the occasion of the Throne Feast, has apparently been heard. Omar Faraj, who requested to be relieved of his (…)
Morocco’s Tax Chief Omar Faraj Retires Amid Major Reform Efforts
14 September 2019
Despite a waiver from the Head of Government, Omar Faraj, Director General of Taxes, has chosen to retire in a context marked by a major tax reform, which is being led by the (…)