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President of Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa (left) and FIFA Boss, Gianni Infantino (right) in hand lock to deliver a perfect World Cup in Africa
To ensure that participants are saved the burden of taxation, Morocco’s government has proposed a 2027 Finance Bill which includes a series of tax and customs exemptions for FIFA and organizations involved in hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the North African country will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
Prompt News reports that the 2027 Finance Bill includes tax and customs exemptions for FIFA, its partners and World Cup organizers, with some benefits extending until the end of 2032.
The measures aim to meet Morocco’s financial and legal commitments to FIFA ahead of the tournament by introducing a special tax framework for competition-related activities.
According to the draft legislation published by the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Public Performance headed by the current President of Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa, the exemptions would benefit FIFA, its subsidiaries, the FRMF, host associations and other organizations involved in the tournament.
The proposed benefits include exemptions from corporate income tax, the social solidarity contribution on profits and income, value-added tax (VAT), certain withholding taxes and registration fees.
The legislation also proposes temporary customs exemptions for equipment and goods imported into Morocco for the tournament and related events.
These measures would apply to eligible organizations, including FIFA’s official broadcaster, service providers and contractors, subject to the conditions outlined in the bill.
Certain individuals involved in organizing the competition would also benefit from temporary income tax exemptions.
These include personnel assigned to Morocco for the tournament, match officials, volunteers assisting with preparations, and non-resident players receiving salaries, prizes or bonuses linked to the competition.
The proposal also includes VAT exemptions on tickets sold for World Cup matches and related events when the transactions are carried out by or on behalf of eligible organizations.
Additional tax benefits cover advertising-related stamp duties, vehicle taxes, insurance contract taxes and certain aviation-related charges.
The exemptions would begin in January 2027 if the legislation is approved, with some extending until December 31, 2032, depending on the beneficiaries and activities concerned.