FIFA tax regime for World Cup 2030: Morocco opens the door to African federations
Rabat is staging the U17 Women’s World Cup from 17 October to 7 November, bringing together 24 teams for 52 matches in a centralised format, with facilities dedicated to women’s football and a fan zone around the event. The post FIFA tax regime for World Cup 2030: Morocco opens the door to African federations appeared first on KBC Digital .
Morocco's 2027 draft finance bill outlines a specialized FIFA-related tax regime to aid the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal. This regime extends beyond FIFA and could also benefit qualified national federations, players, and other stakeholders associated with the event, including African teams. The proposal capitalizes on an existing tax regime for FIFA's offices in Morocco since 2025, which is set to be expanded to encompass World Cup activities and related events.
This inclusive approach covers all six FIFA confederations, including CAF, for their eligible activities and operations. For African football, this broad approach presents significant practical advantages. The bill offers exemptions from corporate income tax, certain withholding taxes, VAT, registration duties, and customs relief on sporting and technical equipment imported for the tournament.
The regime is intended to endure, with certain measures potentially applicable until the end of 2032, and the bill includes a permanent regime for a social Legacy Fund to ensure the impact of the 2030 World Cup extends beyond the competition itself. Morocco, already hosting the U17 Women’s World Cup, demonstrates its growing role in hosting international football. The bill must still undergo review and adoption by Parliament before it takes effect.
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