MoroccoKingdom of Morocco
Capital: Rabat HDI: 0.628 (126th)
Language: Arabic, Berber
GDP (PPP): $103.08 billion
Currency: Moroccan Dirham
Population: 33,848,242
Officially the Kingdom of Morocco is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Geographically, Morocco is characterized by a rugged mountainous interior and large portions of desert. It is one of only three countries (with Spain and France) to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. The Arabic name al-Mamlakah al-Maghribiyah (Arabic: المملكة المغربية, meaning “The Western Kingdom”) is commonly used as an alternate name. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament. The King of Morocco holds vast executive and legislative powers, especially over the military, foreign policy and religious affairs. Executive power is exercised by the government, while legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament, the Assembly of Representatives and the Assembly of Councilors. The king can issue decrees called dahirs which have the force of law. He can also dissolve the parliament after consulting the Prime Minister and the president of the Constitutional court.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Morocco Economy – overview
http://www.indexmundi.com/morocco/economy_overview.html
Morocco has capitalized on its proximity to Europe and relatively low labor costs to build a diverse, open, market-oriented economy.
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CIA – The World Factbook: Morocco
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html
Economic facts and statistics from the CIA
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Business Climate
http://www.iamorocco.com/business/business-climate/
Aware of the fact that investment is a key factor to ensure sustainable and sustained economic growth, Morocco has liberalized its economy
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Morocco
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/morocco/starting-a-business
a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Morocco.
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Morocco – International Company Registration Experts
http://www.companyregistrationsworldwide.com/jurisdictions/morocco/
Registering a company in Morocco – what is involved?
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Business structure in Morocco
http://negociointernacional.bancsabadell.com/en/marruecos/type-of-corporate-structure/
This site describs how a foreign company can establish in Morocco as an établissement stable
Taxes
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Morocco Corporate – Taxes on corporate income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Morocco-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
The standard CIT rate is 30%. A higher rate of 37% applies to leasing companies and credit institutions.
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Morocco Personal Income Tax Rate
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/morocco/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Morocco stands at 38 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Morocco averaged 40.33 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 44 percent in 2005 and a record low of 38 percent in 2010. Personal Income Tax Rate in Morocco is reported by the Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco.
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Morocco Corporate Tax Rate 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/morocco/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Morocco stands at 30 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Morocco averaged 31.67 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2005 and a record low of 30 percent in 2008. Corporate Tax Rate in Morocco is reported by the Department of Taxes.
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Morocco – Taxes on personal income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Morocco-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
Individuals who have their tax residence in Morocco are subject to an individual income tax on their worldwide income.
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VAT/Sales Tax – Morocco Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/morocco/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Morocco stands at 20 percent.
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VAT/Sales Tax – Morocco Value Added Tax (VAT) Calculator
http://africa.calculator.co.ke/morocco-value-added-tax-vat-calculator
The standard VAT rate in Morocco is 20%. Reduced rates of 7%, 10%, and 14% apply to specifically designated operations.
Visas
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Morocco Visa
https://morocco.visahq.com/
A guide to visa and passport requirements to enter Morocco
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Consulate General of The Kingdom of Morocco
http://www.moroccanconsulate.com/visa.cfm
A listing of the countries where residents do NOT need a visa to enter Morocco
Infrastructure
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Best Morocco Transportation on VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Morocco/Transportation-Morocco-TG-C-1.html
369 tips on getting to and getting around Morocco from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Morocco – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco/transport
A guide to public transportation
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Telecommunications in Morocco – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Morocco
This site provides an outline of communications technology in Morocco.
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Maroc Telecom
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maroc_Telecom
Maroc Telecom is the main telecommunication company in Morocco.
Employer Obligations
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IPR Country Guide: Morocco Legal Information
http://www.infoprod.co.il/country/morocc2h.htm
A guide to basic law law provisions in Morocco
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Labor Market Regulation in Morocco
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/morocco/labor-market-regulation
This site providesa detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Morocco.
Culture/Living
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Business Etiquette – Morocco Business Etiquette
http://www.ehow.com/way_5293009_morocco-business-etiquette.html
Morocco is a traditional country with specific codes of conduct that are important to be aware of when conducting business there.
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Business Etiquette – Etiquette in Morocco | Frommer’s
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/morocco/642794
Dos and Don’ts of proper etiquette in Morocco
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Climate – Morocco Weather, Climate and Geography
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/morocco/weather-climate-geography
Morocco climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information.
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Climate of Morocco
http://www.morocco.com/discover/climate/
Morocco has a Mediterraneanclimate that is generally hot and dry for most of the year, with cooler, yet still mild, temperatures and rainfall during the winter months
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Cost of Living in Morocco. 2016
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/morocco
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world
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Cost of Living in Morocco
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Morocco
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Morocco. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Education – Morocco / Education
http://looklex.com/e.o/morocco.education.htm
After independence in 1956, the new government declared their main goals to be Arabization of the educational institutions, general access at all levels and unification of all systems.
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Education – American Schools in Morocco
http://morocco.usembassy.gov/american-schools.html
A listing of American schools in Morocco
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Public Holidays Morocco for the year 2016
http://www.holiday-times.com/public-holidays-morocc
List of Public and National Holidays in Morocco for the year 2016
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Public Holidays in Morocco in 2016
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/morocco/index.php
A comprehensive list of public holidays
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Demographics of Morocco
http://www.morocco.com/demographics/
Demographic Trends of Moroccan Society
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Demographics – CIA – The World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html
Demograhic profile of Morocco from the CIA
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Safety – Morocco travel advice
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco
Latest travel advice for Morocco from the UK government including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health
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Safety – Morocco – travel.state.gov
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/morocco.html
See “Safety and Security” on this site
Trade
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Moroccan Import and Export Regulations
http://www.negociomarruecos.com/doc/cooperacion/Moroccan_Import_and_Export_Regulations.pdf
Quantitative Import Restrictions/Prohibitions on Imports
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Morocco Customs Regulations
https://morocco.visahq.com/customs/
Morocco Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA)
http://www.cbp.gov/trade/free-trade-agreements/morocco
The Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) went into effect on January 1, 2006. Under the agreement most Moroccan goods enter the United States duty free and virtually all will enter free by the time it is fully implemented on January 1, 2023.
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Morocco – Trade – European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/morocco/
Negotiations for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) between the EU and Morocco were launched on 1st March 2013.
Housing and Rentals
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Housing Morocco, property in Morocco – expat
http://www.expat.com/en/housing/africa/morocco/
A listing of available flats in Morocco
- Rabat Hotels, Hostels & Accommodation http://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco/rabat/hotels
Travel
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Morocco – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco
A listing of destinations and sights in Morocco
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Morocco Tourism: Best of Morocco
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293730-Morocco-Vacations.html
TripAdvisor has 810,124 reviews of Morocco Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Morocco resource.
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