Morocco to Introduce New Tax for Small Traders to Combat Informal Economy
10 October 2019
The special "Small Traders" tax is about to come into force as early as next year. This is one of the main recommendations of the 3rd National Tax Conference.
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Morocco Appoints New Officials in Education and Expatriate Affairs Ministries
21 September 2019
The Council of Government, meeting in its session on Thursday, September 19 in Rabat, approved proposals for appointments to high positions, in accordance with the provisions (…)
Morocco’s Prime Minister Praises Success of 2019 "Marhaba" Diaspora Return Operation
20 September 2019
The Head of Government, Saad Eddine El Othmani, welcomed the success of the "Marhaba" Operation for the year 2019. In his speech, the Head of the Executive praised the civic (…)
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 (…)
Morocco to Introduce 1% Insurance Tax for Natural Disaster Fund
12 September 2019
The Council of Government is about to endorse an old provision relating to a parafiscal tax, in order to increase the coffers of the Fund against Catastrophic Events. Natural (…)
Moroccan Automotive Hub Triples in Size as Tanger Free Zone Expands
10 September 2019
The draft decree amending the one establishing the free zone, Tanger automotive city, has been validated by the Council of Government. This paves the way for the extension of (…)
Morocco Expands Health Insurance and Pension Coverage to Self-Employed Professionals
1 September 2019
The Council of Government has adopted the draft law on the application of the laws on the Compulsory Basic Health Insurance Scheme and the pension scheme for the categories of (…)
Morocco Approves Crowdfunding Law to Boost Business Financing and Prevent Fraud
27 August 2019
The Council of Government has examined and approved draft law No. 15.18 relating to collaborative financing, before its transmission to Parliament at the next session.
Morocco to Implement Sex Education in Schools Following Islamic Child Rights Pact
22 August 2019
The Moroccan government plans to introduce sex education in school curricula. This approach will be carried out after the adoption of the Pact of the Rights of the Child in Islam.
Morocco to Introduce 30-Day Paternity Leave for New Fathers
24 July 2019
A bill, currently being studied by the Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform, will soon be presented to the Council of Government. This law will have the merit (…)