Umzug nach Morocco: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Morocco steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Morocco the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Morocco from arrival once you take up residence (Foyer permanent / centre of economic interests in Morocco, or >183 days in 365). The typical route is Carte de séjour (self-sufficient / retiree): Proof of stable foreign income/resources, housing, clean record; register within 90 days of entry There are 6 open residence programmes in Morocco — see the list below.
Living there
Casablanca has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate with winter highs around 17.5 °C and summer highs around 26.5 °C. The economy grew +4.4% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4% for 2026. Its passport opens about 71 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; low-level Polisario attacks in Western Sahara.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 37% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 10% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 20% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Foyer permanent / centre of economic interests in Morocco, or >183 days in 365 |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Carte de séjour (self-sufficient / retiree) — Proof of stable foreign income/resources, housing, clean record; register within 90 days of entry |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 71 Länder |
| Economic growth | +4.4% (2025), forecast 4% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | warm-summer Mediterranean · 17.5° / 26.5° (Casablanca) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict; low-level Polisario attacks in Western Sahara |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 5.7/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5/10 · BBB- |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 3.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Morocco
- Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 16'900 · open · 2026-10
- 10-Year Resident Card — other · open · 2026-10
- Residence Card for Investors / Company Owners — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Work Permit and Residence Card (Salaried) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Casablanca Finance City Status – Employee/Executive — specialTax · open · 2026-10
- Family Reunification Residence Card — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Morocco to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Foyer permanent / centre of economic interests in Morocco, or >183 days in 365 Worldwide income; 80% pension relief
How much tax will I pay in Morocco?
In Morocco the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Morocco offer?
Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree; 10-Year Resident Card; Residence Card for Investors / Company Owners; Work Permit and Residence Card (Salaried); Casablanca Finance City Status – Employee/Executive
What is the usual way to move to Morocco?
Carte de séjour (self-sufficient / retiree). Proof of stable foreign income/resources, housing, clean record; register within 90 days of entry
Compare with nearby countries
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