Several commune presidents in the Casablanca-Settat region have received urgent letters from provincial authorities summoning them to explain the follow-up of the recommendations of the Regional Court of Auditors .
The Moroccan tax system incorporates specific mechanisms designed to alleviate the burden of Moroccans Residing Abroad . Although some are known, several optimization levers remain underutilized, whether it is in real estate management, retirement, or wealth transfer.
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is tightening the screws on the use of cash in real estate transactions. In the new version of the General Tax Code (CGI) for the year 2026, a provision introduces an additional registration duty of 2% for transactions whose payment is not traceable. This measure will come into effect on July 1st next year.
It is a real fiscal blow that is being prepared for property owners in the metropolis. Meeting in an extraordinary session this Monday, the Casablanca City Council is preparing to vote on a drastic increase in the tax on undeveloped land (TTNB) . By targeting the legal ceiling allowed, the municipality hopes to replenish its coffers in a spectacular way, even if it means putting real estate professionals in the hot seat.
The transition to the new year is accompanied by a series of tax changes that will directly impact the purchasing power of Moroccans. Behind the technicality of the 2026 Finance Act, the State is deploying a double-edged strategy: lightening the bill on essential products such as medicines, meat or technology, while tightening the screws on "vice" products such as tobacco. Here’s what’s changing concretely for your wallet as of January.
It is a David versus Goliath victory that has just played out in the administrative court of Marrakech . A citizen from Kelaât Sraghna has managed to get a hefty tax adjustment of nearly 350,000 dirhams cancelled, proving that the administration can be wrong.
The budget of Moroccan smokers will once again be affected. A rise in tobacco prices is scheduled for January 1, 2026, specifically targeting entry-level cigarettes. Popular brands like Marquise, Casa and Fortuna are expected to see their prices rise by nearly 2 dirhams.
The Rabat administrative court has just created a formidable precedent for local authorities. By cancelling a citizen’s taxes over more than a decade due to the lack of an assessment commission, the court has reminded that the administration cannot tax without strictly complying with the law.
The inflation is eroding pensions in France , but in Agadir, a modest retirement turns into a life of luxury. This economic equation is pushing more and more seniors to expatriate to southern Morocco, where 1000 euros per month is enough to live, eat and enjoy the sun.
The government has validated a major tax measure that should facilitate access to smartphones, an essential equipment as the country embarks on its transition to 5G. During the discussion of the 2026 Finance Bill at the House of Councillors, the executive agreed to reduce the import duties on mobile phones from 17.5% to 2.5%.
A Dordogne entrepreneur of Moroccan origin thought he could continue his activity in total opacity despite a previous judicial liquidation. The Bergerac court on Tuesday convicted this repeat offender of tax fraud who had completely concealed his income for three years.
Moroccan smokers will have to pay more for their packs starting January 1, 2026, but this price increase marks the end of a four-year tax cycle. The government is counting on this final increase in "popular" cigarettes to correct market distortions and secure nearly 18 billion dirhams in revenue.