Morocco
Morocco Slashes Real Estate Taxes: Expats' Golden Opportunity for 2025 Investment
For the many Moroccans living abroad who dream of investing in real estate in the country, the 2025 tax guide brings some new developments.
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Taxes
Morocco
Morocco Lures Expat Retirees with Massive Tax Breaks on Foreign Pensions
Moroccans residing abroad who choose to spend their retirement in Morocco can benefit from significant tax advantages on their foreign-source pensions. The 2025 Tax Guide published by the General Directorate of Taxes details these incentive measures, under certain conditions.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Hidden Tax Hurdles on Homeland Properties
Many Moroccans residing abroad (MRE), owners of a primary or secondary residence in Morocco, are unaware of their tax obligations. These real estate properties are subject to two major taxes: the housing tax and the municipal services tax.
Morocco
Moroccan Tax Authorities Launch Crackdown on 'Ghost Companies' in Major Cities
The control and collection agents of the regional tax directorates in the regions of Casablanca-Settat, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma and Marrakech-Safi, in coordination with the central services of the Ministry of the Interior, are carrying out field verification campaigns to track down "ghost" companies (ghost companies). These have disappeared from the radar of the tax administration for years, after changing their headquarters without notice and failing to file their tax returns within the legal deadlines.
Morocco
Moroccan MPs Face Tax Crackdown: Government Rejects Political Privilege in Push for Fiscal Equity
Several parliamentarians are dissatisfied with the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI). It firmly invites them to fulfill their tax obligations, without attempting to obtain exemptions or relief through political intermediaries.
Morocco
Morocco Revolutionizes Local Taxation: DGI Takes Over Residence and Municipal Taxes
A revolution in local taxation in Morocco. Since June 12, 2025, the management of the residence tax (TH) and the municipal services tax (TSC), previously handled by the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR), has been transferred to the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI).
Morocco
Morocco's Property Tax Maze: How Residency Status and Usage Impact Your Real Estate Investments
The taxation of a property located in Morocco directly depends on its use. For a Moroccan residing abroad, the tax consequences vary depending on whether the property is used as a main residence, rented out, transferred to a relative, or sold. The Tax Guide details the rules applicable to each situation.
Sport
Moroccan Star Ziyech Faces $720,000 Tax Debt in Turkey After Galatasaray Stint
The name of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech appears on an official list of athletes pursued by the Istanbul tax authorities.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Beware: 30-Day Deadline Threatens Real Estate Dreams with Hefty Penalties
For many Moroccans living abroad, the acquisition of real estate in the country is a life project, a way to keep a foothold on their land of origin. But this dream can quickly turn sour due to a simple but crucial administrative formality. A strict deadline must be respected for any real estate transaction, under penalty of being subject to penalties that can quickly drive up the bill.
Morocco
Morocco's Tax Crackdown: Tech-Driven Audits Yield 14.8 Billion Dirhams in 2024
In Morocco, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is beginning to reap the fruits of the strengthening of technological capabilities, notably through the SIT module, the advanced exploitation of data, and the legislative evolution resulting from the 2024 Finance Act, which expands the scope of control to the entire tax situation of individuals.
Morocco
Morocco's Hidden Tax Trap: Expat Dream Homes Face Costly Square Meter Surprise
For many Moroccans residing abroad , building a house in their homeland is the culmination of a life project. An ambition that can, however, conceal tax subtleties. A specific contribution, detailed in the tax guide, indeed frames these personal construction projects and could well surprise the owners when it comes time to settle the accounts.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face New Tax Rules on Rental Income: What You Need to Know
If you are a Moroccan resident abroad and receive rent in Morocco, the tax law imposes certain obligations on you. Here is what the tax guide provides.