Municipal Taxes

Payment deadlines, liable parties, exemptions, rates, collection, penalties, and appeals.

Tax on built properties

Definition

Built properties located within municipal boundaries or designated for residential use are subject to a tax known as the tax on built properties.

Payment deadline

Payable annually starting from January 1st.

Who must pay

  • The property owner
  • The beneficiary
  • If none are identified, the holder or occupant of the property
Mandatory

Registration and declaration

  • Every owner must declare their property using a form provided by the municipality within 30 days of receipt.
  • Any new construction, extension, or elevation must be declared within 30 days.
  • Previously vacant properties that become occupied or taxable must be reported.
  • Deed drafters must require proof of municipal tax payment during property transfers.

Exempt properties

  • State-owned and local authority buildings not rented out
  • Mosques and buildings used for worship
  • Foreign state properties used for administrative or diplomatic purposes (reciprocity)

Tax base and rate

The tax is calculated at 2% of the reference price per square meter, multiplied by the covered area.

Tax on unbuilt properties

Payment deadline

Annual payment starting from January 1st.

Exempt land

  • Fenced land attached to buildings used as gardens
  • Agricultural land
  • Land in industrial, residential, or tourist zones not yet transferred
  • Land located in non-buildable zones

Tax base and rate

The tax is set at 0.3% of the actual commercial value of the land.

Tax on industrial, commercial, or professional establishments

Scope of application

  • Individuals subject to income tax on business or professional profits
  • Legal entities subject to corporate tax
  • Companies carrying out commercial or professional activities

Rates

  • Standard rate: 0.2%
  • Based on income or corporate tax: 25%