Moroccan Expats Face Surprise Tax on Free Family Housing
31 July 2025
It is a common situation among Moroccans living abroad: an apartment or a house left at the disposal of a brother, a cousin or a friend, without financial compensation. A (…)
Taxes
Morocco Lures Retirees with 80% Tax Cut on Foreign Pensions
30 July 2025
Settling in Morocco to spend one’s retirement there presents many tax advantages for Moroccans residing abroad. In particular, those who receive a pension from a foreign source (…)
Moroccan Expats Face Hidden Tax on Dream Homes: 300m² Threshold Triggers Costly Declarations
29 July 2025
For many Moroccans living abroad (MREs), building a large house in the country is a life project. Whether to spend vacations there or consider a permanent return, the (…)
Urban Land Tax Scandal: Influential Elites Exposed in Massive Exemption Fraud
29 July 2025
The walis and governors have received instructions to accelerate the updating of tax registers related to undeveloped urban land. These instructions follow the discovery of (…)
Morocco Unveils Tax-Free Shopping Bonanza for Tourists: 2,000 Dirham Threshold Unlocks VAT Refunds
28 July 2025
Individuals who are non-residents and on a short stay in Morocco can, under certain conditions, benefit from the refund of the value-added tax (VAT) on goods purchased within (…)
Moroccan Expats: New Tax Guide Unveils Secret Weapon for Secure Property Sales
28 July 2025
Selling real estate as a Moroccan residing abroad can result in a tax on land profits, except in certain cases of exemption. To avoid any uncertainty or future dispute, (…)
Morocco’s Hidden Tax Rule: MREs Face Surprise Charges on ’Free’ Family Rentals
27 July 2025
Renting out a property does not always mean taxable income. At least, not according to the same rules for all occupants. The 2025 Tax Guide for Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) (…)
Morocco’s New Tax Rules Shake Up Rental Income for Expat Landlords
27 July 2025
Moroccans residing abroad who receive income from renting out a property in Morocco are subject to income tax on rental income. When the property is rented to a company or a (…)
Moroccan Expats’ Property Transfers: Tax Breaks for Family Donations Unveiled
26 July 2025
Moroccans residing abroad who wish to transfer real estate to a loved one without financial consideration can, in certain strictly defined cases, benefit from a reduced tax (…)
Morocco Lures Foreign Retirees with 80% Tax Break on Overseas Pensions
25 July 2025
A Moroccan residing abroad who chooses to settle in Morocco while receiving a retirement pension from a foreign source can benefit, under strict conditions, from a significant (…)