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Sluggish Reforms Impede Economic Recovery in Morocco

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has voiced its frustration regarding the sluggish pace of reforms in Morocco. In an article published in L’Economiste on Monday, December 18th, CGEM President Chakib Alj emphasized the urgent need to expedite stalled reforms, citing a growing......

Morocco's Tax Overhaul: Navigating Property Sales with Mandatory Tax Clearance

A stringent property tax measure outlined in Morocco's 2024 Finance Act is poised to significantly impact real estate and business sales transactions within the country. Sale contracts can no longer be drafted until the seller obtains tax clearance, marking a pivotal change in the legal landscape. The......

Extension of Tax Amnesty for Inactive Companies in Morocco

The "tax amnesty" initiative, introduced by Morocco's 2023 Finance Law for inactive companies, has recently been extended until December 31, 2024. Initially met with subdued interest, attributed to unfamiliarity with the legal framework, apprehensions about tax implications, and a tendency......

Société Générale Maroc Clinches Four Awards at the 2023 African Banking Awards

Société Générale Maroc adds new accolades to its list of achievements, as the Group is honored four times by the internationally renowned platform, "EMEA Finance Magazine," at the 2023 African Banking Awards. The bank secures the titles of "Best Foreign Bank"......

Moroccan Parliament Greenlights Contentious Tax Overhaul Despite Public Backlash

Morocco's upper parliamentary chamber decisively approved the initial phase of the 2024 Finance Bill on Wednesday, advancing a series of far-reaching and controversial tax reforms amidst staunch opposition. By a slender margin of 51-49, the bill's first section, which outlines comprehensive......

Morocco's Strategic Move: $195 Million Boost Through Short-Term Investments

The Moroccan government is making a bold play in the realm of short-term investments to invigorate economic growth. In a recent move, the nation's Treasury and External Finance Department injected a substantial sum of 1.9 billion Moroccan dirhams (equivalent to almost $195 million) into overnight......