E-cigarette Tax Hike, FIFA Tax Break, Transport Support

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Regulation

• Retail

Morocco doubles tax on e-cigarettes from January 2027

Morocco's 2027 finance bill introduces a 100% increase in the internal consumption tax on e-cigarettes, raising it from 50 to 100 dirhams per unit. Agadir 24 reports that this significant tax hike is expected to impact import costs and marketing chains directly. The move is part of broader fiscal measures in the new budget, aiming to increase state revenue from tobacco-related products.

Impact E-cigarette importers and retailers face higher costs due to the doubled tax rate from January 2027.

Sources: Agadir 24 ↗

• Finance
• Tourism

Morocco offers special tax regime for FIFA World Cup 2030

Morocco's 2027 finance bill proposes a special tax regime to incentivize the organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030. According to yabiladi.com, the bill outlines fiscal benefits aimed at facilitating the event's logistics and operations. This move is part of Morocco's strategic efforts to attract international events and boost its tourism and hospitality sectors.

Impact Event organizers and related sectors benefit from tax incentives for the FIFA World Cup 2030.

Sources: yabiladi.com ↗

• Logistics

Transport sector receives 2.488 billion dirhams in support

Morocco's Ministry of Economy and Finance reports that the transport sector received 2.488 billion dirhams in direct support over nine months. Hespress notes that this financial aid aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices, driven by global oil market fluctuations and Middle East tensions. The support is designed to stabilize the costs for goods and passenger transport operators.

Impact Transport operators receive financial aid to offset increased fuel costs, totaling 2.488 billion dirhams.

Sources: Hespress ↗

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