The number of self-employed people reaches 431,150 in 2023

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The population of self-employed entrepreneurs stood at 431,150 in 2023, up 6% compared to a year earlier, according to the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI).

The DGI registered 136,165 new taxpayers, including 54.2% professional individuals and 45.8% legal entities, the DGI said in its 2023 activity report, noting that self-employed entrepreneurs account for 63% of newly registered professional individuals.

Provided for by article 42-bis of the general tax code, the self-employed regime is a specific tax regime which individuals can opt for.

This option is subject to certain conditions, particularly in terms of the amount of annual turnover collected which must not exceed 500,000 DH for commercial, industrial and craft activities and 200,000 DH for service providers.