Morocco’s Self-Employed Status Falls Short of Job Creation Goals, Faces Communication Challenges

Several positive measures have been brought to the "Self-Employed" status since its launch in 2015. Tax rates have been halved, both for commercial activities (0.5% instead of 1%) and for services (around 1% instead of 2%).

Among the mixed points, the procedure for creating the Status, supposed to be completed in 15 days, shows delays that can go up to months. Health coverage, on the other hand, continues to be subject to controversy, although the implementing texts have been finalized and await the signature of the Head of Government.

The Status shows certain flaws, due to a lack of clear communication: membership in the CNSS, online declaration or the limited annual turnover of service provision. No service is made available to self-employed workers to ensure regular and clear communication on these issues. "The organizations responsible for providing this type of service do not do so yet," laments a self-employed worker.