Keywords: Tax


Noureddine Bensouda, a career in the service of the Moroccan state

For more than three decades, his name has been closely associated with the management of Morocco’s public finances. Discreet yet omnipresent within the inner workings of the administration, Noureddine Bensouda has shaped a significant part of the Kingdom’s fiscal and budgetary policies. A......

Solar stocks surge worldwide amid tax credit rush and Musk's space solar vision

Global solar energy stocks skyrocketed on January 22 and 23, 2026, fueled by developers racing to secure U.S. tax credits before looming deadlines and Elon Musk's announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos about SpaceX launching AI-powered satellites fueled by space-based solar energy in the......

Annual special vehicle tax payment deadline set for January 31

Morocco’s Directorate General of Taxes has reminded vehicle owners that the deadline to pay the Annual Special Vehicle Tax for the current year is set for January 31, 2026. The tax applies to owners of vehicles whose total authorized weight, or maximum authorized weight with a trailer, does not......

Morocco’s tax revenues expected to reach 366 billion dirhams by 2026

Morocco’s tax revenues are expected to reach 366 billion dirhams by 2026, up from 199 billion dirhams in 2020, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The announcement was made on Thursday during a press briefing following a meeting of the Government Council. Baitas, who also serves......

Morocco publishes 2026 edition of general tax code

The Moroccan General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) has released the 2026 edition of the General Tax Code (CGI), updating the previous 2025 version to incorporate the changes introduced by Finance Law No. 50-25 for the 2026 fiscal year, enacted on December 10, 2025. The updated code is organized into three......

Morocco 2026 Finance Law: key changes for tobacco, medicines, food, and customs

Morocco is set to introduce significant changes in 2026 that will directly affect everyday consumer goods, following the implementation of new customs measures linked to the Finance Law 2026. While the reforms include price increases for certain products, they also provide relief for households through......

Tax administration performance: IMF delivers a mixed assessment

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — Seven years after its previous review, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new assessment of Morocco’s tax administration, highlighting significant progress alongside persistent structural weaknesses. Conducted between late September and mid-October......

Morocco enacts 2026 finance law to strengthen economy, competitiveness, and tax fairness

Morocco has introduced its 2026 Finance Law, officially Law No. 50-25, which outlines a comprehensive fiscal framework designed to consolidate economic growth, support job creation, and ensure fair taxation. The legislation continues the government’s broader reform strategy aimed at strengthening......

Swiss voters reject civic service reform and climate wealth tax, early projections show

Early projections released after polls closed on Sunday indicate that Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected two major national initiatives: a plan to introduce compulsory civic duty for all citizens and a proposal to impose a climate-focused tax on large inheritances. According to public broadcaster......