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Message: [QUOTE="anasslaaleg, post: 7147830, member: 209667"] I'm Moroccan, and I currently live in Morocco. I hear there are quite a few casinos in Morocco, in these cities: Tangier, Jadida, Marrakech... I did some research on taxes in Morocco, and I noticed that Morocco always takes the French tax model as an example and applies it somewhat to Moroccan taxation, with some improvements. 1. New 30% withholding tax The 2025 Finance Bill, adopted between December 2024 and early 2025, introduces a 30% withholding tax on winnings from online gambling, starting from the moment the winnings are paid out, before they are transferred to players in Morocco. This measure primarily targets foreign platforms: Moroccan players' winnings on these sites will be directly taxed, often through banks or intermediaries upon transfer. 2. 2% Solidarity Contribution At the same time, resident players are also subject to a 2% solidarity contribution on these same winnings. 3. New Tax Framework within Income Tax (IR) Winnings from games of chance (online or casino) are now included in a sixth tax category within the IR, with a final withholding tax of 30% on payments made, including via banks and payment platforms. In summary (for a player in Morocco): If you win on a foreign site: 30% automatically withheld from the winnings. +2% solidarity contribution. ⇒ You receive 68% net of the winnings (excluding any fees). If you win at a casino in Morocco: The same rules apply: 30% + 2%, as soon as the winnings reach 5,000 dirhams or more, according to the application of the Finance Bill 2025, with some cases still under discussion. ⚠️ Points of attention Applicability: This framework applies mainly to winnings on online platforms or casinos. For private poker (unlicensed), the legality is unclear or even prohibited, therefore outside the traditional tax framework. Collection methods: For foreign sites, the withholding tax will be made via Moroccan banks/platforms at the time of deposit. Economic impact: This tax is considered restrictive and could discourage legal gambling, but the government aims to increase public revenue. ✅ Practical advice Before withdrawing your winnings, check whether the platform has implemented withholding tax in accordance with the French Finance Law 2025. If you win more than 5,000DH at a local casino, expect the same withholding tax of 30% + 2%. Keep proof of winnings – declared – to avoid any conflict with the tax authorities. [/QUOTE]

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