Extraordinary Session of the Casablanca Communal Council: Approval of the Tax Decree Amendment
The Casablanca Communal Council held an extraordinary session on Monday, primarily marked by the majority approval of a draft amendment to Tax Decree No. 1/2018, which sets the duties, taxes, and fees due to the communal budget.
This amendment aims to update the city’s fiscal framework and secure the financial resources necessary to meet the demands of urban management and communal services.
In her address during the session, the President of the Casablanca Communal Council, Nabila Rmili, explained that the new regulations—which include provisions for the Tax on Undeveloped Urban Land (TTNB) starting January 1st—are part of a broader effort to rationalize local taxation and ensure fiscal justice.
“This measure is of particular importance due to its contribution to the development of the local authorities’ own resources, in line with the guidelines set out by Framework Law No. 69-19 on tax reform,” Mme Rmili emphasized.
Key Changes and Implementation
The Council President noted several significant updates introduced by the new law:
• Zonal Rate Revision: The tax rates for undeveloped land will now be adjusted based on the level of infrastructure and equipment in specific zones.
• Centralized Collection: The issuance and collection of housing taxes, communal service taxes, and professional taxes will now be handled by the General Tax Administration (DGI), leveraging their specialized expertise.
• Communal Tax Collectors: Six communal officials have been officially designated as tax collectors to manage specific levies overseen by the local fiscal services.
This administrative shift is designed to clarify the tax base and enhance the efficiency of revenue collection for the metropolis.
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