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Morocco approves tax exemptions for FIFA ahead of 2030 World Cup
The Moroccan Parliament has approved a comprehensive package of tax and customs benefits for FIFA and related organizations as part of the 2027 budget bill. These measures are designed to facilitate preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
The special fiscal regime includes exemptions from corporate tax, value-added tax (VAT), and certain income taxes. Beneficiaries include FIFA, its subsidiaries, co-hosting entities, and CONMEBOL organizations, regardless of whether they are headquartered in Morocco. Additionally, income tax exemptions will apply to non-resident players, volunteers, and personnel relocated to Morocco for the tournament.
The provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, with some measures remaining in place until late 2032. This initiative follows similar fiscal strategies previously adopted by host nations such as South Africa, Brazil, Russia, and Qatar.
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AEDGE Partners · BMCE Capital Global Research · CONMEBOL · Casablanca · Casablanca Commune Council · Casablanca Municipal Council · FIFA · Managem · Ministry of Tourism · Morocco · Nabila Rmili · Portugal
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new defense cap is approximately US$19.4 billion. www.riotimesonline.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The fiscal regime for the World Cup will apply from January 1, 2027, to late 2032. www.laverdadpa.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.deia.eus · +7 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The defense procurement cap is proposed to rise to 190.5 billion dirhams. www.riotimesonline.com
- [● 13 SOURCES] Morocco's 2027 budget bill includes tax exemptions for FIFA and its subsidiaries. www.laverdadpa.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.deia.eus · +8 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Morocco plans to add 60,000 hotel rooms ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Radisson Group aims to expand from 11 to 30 hotels in Morocco by 2030.
- [● 13 SOURCES] Exemptions include corporate tax and value-added tax (VAT). www.laverdadpa.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.deia.eus · +8 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The defense cap increase is 21% above the 2026 level. www.riotimesonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tax benefits include exemptions on customs duties for tournament equipment. www.laverdadpa.com · alyaoum24.com · www.lesiteinfo.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Morocco is co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. hondurasalinstante.com · www.laverdadpa.com · www.vm-fotboll.se · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The tax package includes exemptions for CONMEBOL organizations. hondurasalinstante.com · www.laverdadpa.com · www.vm-fotboll.se · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Income tax exemptions apply to non-resident players and volunteers. hondurasalinstante.com · www.laverdadpa.com · www.vm-fotboll.se · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · +7 more