VAT

Morocco Tightens Tax Oversight with Enhanced Business ID System

31 January 2020

The tax authorities are strengthening the Common Business Identifier (ICE) system. The objective is to cross-check the turnover figures of taxpayers, in order to avoid (…)

Morocco Introduces 10% VAT on Cafes and Cultural Venues

12 January 2020

Café operators and certain cultural institutions are subject to a 10% value added tax. This is indicated in a note published by the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI).

Morocco Maintains Alcohol Taxes, Lowers VAT for Cafes in New Tax Measures

14 December 2019

Contrary to what had been announced, the Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) is still set at 900 DH/hectolitre while the specific tax is maintained at 1DH/litre for bars. The VAT (…)

Moroccan Tax Authority Denies Agreement with Real Estate Developers on Flat-Rate Tax

9 December 2019

Contrary to the information relayed by L’Economiste, and cited by Bladi.net, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has not signed any agreement with the Federation of Real (…)

Morocco to Raise Car Prices as New VAT Tax Looms in 2020

14 November 2019

Major changes will take place with the arrival of the new Finance Law 2020. Among the reforms implemented by the Moroccan government, the increase of one of the VAT brackets (…)

Morocco to Raise Soda Tax in 2020 as Part of Health Initiative

21 September 2019

The Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) on sodas and sweetened beverages will increase as of January 2020, but this will not be the case for VAT.

Moroccan Tax Revenues Surge 11.8% in First Quarter, Boosting Government Finances

24 April 2019

The government can breathe a sigh of relief. Tax revenues collected at the beginning of this year are in the green with a strong increase of more than 11% compared to the same (…)