Morocco’s government has proposed a series of tax and customs exemptions for FIFA and organisations involved in hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the North African country will co-host with Spain and Portugal.

According to Prompt News, the proposed measures are contained in Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill, with some of the benefits expected to remain in effect until December 31, 2032.

The initiative is designed to fulfil Morocco’s financial and legal commitments to FIFA ahead of the tournament by establishing a special tax framework for World Cup-related activities.

According to the draft legislation published by the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Public Performance, the proposed exemptions would cover FIFA, its subsidiaries, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), host associations and other organisations involved in the competition.

The ministry is headed by Fouzi Lekjaa, who is also the current president of the FRMF.

The proposed tax relief includes exemptions from corporate income tax, the social solidarity contribution on profits and income, value-added tax (VAT), certain withholding taxes and registration fees.

The bill also provides for temporary customs exemptions on equipment and goods imported into Morocco for the World Cup and related events.

Eligible beneficiaries would include FIFA’s official broadcaster, service providers and contractors, subject to the conditions specified in the proposed legislation.

Certain individuals involved in organising the competition would also qualify for temporary income tax exemptions. They include personnel assigned to Morocco for the tournament, match officials, volunteers involved in preparations and non-resident players receiving salaries, prizes or bonuses linked to the competition.

The proposal further includes VAT exemptions on tickets sold for World Cup matches and related events, provided the transactions are conducted by or on behalf of eligible organisations.

Additional relief measures would cover advertising-related stamp duties, vehicle taxes, insurance contract taxes and certain aviation-related charges.

If approved, the exemptions would take effect in January 2027, with their duration varying according to the beneficiaries and activities concerned. Some provisions would remain in force until December 31, 2032.

The proposed framework forms part of Morocco’s preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal.