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Labor Laws in Morocco

  • Annual Leave: 18 days
  • Maternity Leave: 14 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 13
  • Workweek: 44 hours per week

Income Tax in Morocco

Morocco has a progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 38%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Morocco

The standard VAT Rate is 20%.

Social Security in Morocco

The only mandatory social security regime in Morocco is the one managed by the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS)fund. Other private social security organisms are available in Morocco but are not mandatory.

Employer Contributions

  • Employers must contribute the following percentages of the employee's gross salary (excluding exempted allowances and indemnities):
    • Family allocation: 6.40%
    • Social allocation: 8.60%
    • Professional training: 1.60%
    • Mandatory medical care: 4.11%

Employee Contributions

  • Employees must contribute the following percentages of their gross salary (excluding exempted allowances and indemnities):
    • Social allocation: 4.29%
    • Mandatory medical care: 2.26%

Work Visas Nepal

There is one visa to legally work in Morocco:

Work Visa:

  • This is the most common visa issued to foreigners wishing to work in Morocco. It is typically a long-term visa that allows foreign nationals to seek employment.
  • To work in Morocco, foreign employees must first secure a work permit, which is generally the responsibility of the employer.
  • The employer must:
    • Obtain a certificate from the National Agency for the Development of Employment and Skills (ANAPEC) confirming that no suitable Moroccan candidates are available for the position.
    • Seek approval from the Ministry of Employment.
    • Certify the employment contract with the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training.
  • Required Documents for Work Visa:
    • Completed visa application form
    • Valid passport and photocopies
    • Recent passport-sized photographs
    • Employment contract certified by the Ministry of Employment
    • Proof of accommodation in Morocco
    • Bank statements to demonstrate sufficient funds
    • Travel Insurance
    • Medical certificate confirming good health
    • Police clearance certificate from the home country

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