Passing through customs is often a source of stress for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). However, by knowing the tax rules and procedures to be followed, it is possible to avoid penalties, delays and seizures. Here are four practical tips to get through Moroccan customs with complete serenity.
Moroccan customs allows certain personal effects and duty-free purchases, but it also sets a list of products whose importation is strictly prohibited, even in small quantities. Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) must be aware of this to avoid seizures and sanctions.
Passing through Moroccan customs requires complying with certain formalities. Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) and occasional travelers must be aware of these procedures to avoid delays, penalties or loss of tax benefits. Here are five key points.
Border crossings and customs formalities are a sensitive moment for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). Certain mistakes can lead to additional duties, penalties, or even confiscation of goods. Here are five common missteps to avoid.
Non-resident individuals on a short stay in Morocco can benefit from the refund of value-added tax (VAT) on goods and merchandise acquired within the country, intended for use abroad, for an amount greater than or equal to 2,000 dirhams including tax.
Morocco is waging an implacable fight against drug trafficking, particularly in the north of the country. A joint operation between the DGSN-DGST pole, the Royal Gendarmerie and customs has allowed the dismantling of several criminal networks in recent weeks.
The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) has set new rules for the manufacture, import, export, transit and transport of defense materials, weapons and ammunition.
Moroccan customs officers arrested a Frenchman on Sunday as he was about to cross the Sebta border with 34 kilos of hashish hidden in his car.
Foreign property owners who own real estate in Morocco without residing there permanently have a little-known option. The Moroccan administration can grant them a total exemption from import duties and taxes on their personal effects and household goods.
For MREs, the car is often the main point of attention when passing through customs. But the goods transported and the currency are also subject to strict controls. A breach of the law can happen quickly. The law distinguishes between minor offenses and more serious ones.
Individuals who are non-residents and on a short stay in Morocco can, under certain conditions, benefit from the refund of the value-added tax (VAT) on goods purchased within the country. This mechanism, often referred to as "tax refund", is strictly regulated by the tax regulations and applies only to well-defined situations.
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) are calling for the facilitation of the introduction and customs clearance of their cars in Morocco, without any condition of seniority.