📜 Legal References

Law No. 11 of 1997 dated February 3, 1997, as amended and supplemented by subsequent texts.

🏠 Built Property Tax

Definition

Built properties located within the municipal perimeter are subject to an annual tax called the "Built Property Tax."

Payment Deadline

January 1st of each year.

The tax is payable by:

  • The property owner
  • The beneficiary of the property
  • In their absence, the occupant or holder of the property

Tax Base and Rate

The tax is calculated at a rate of 2% of the reference price per square meter multiplied by the built area of the property.

Decree No. 1185 of May 14, 2007 sets the minimum and maximum reference prices per built square meter for each category of property as follows:

Reference Price (D/m²) Built Area Category
100 to 162Built properties ≤ 100 m²Category 1
163 to 216Properties >100 m² and ≤ 200 m²Category 2
217 to 270Properties >200 m² and ≤ 400 m²Category 3
271 to 324Properties >500 m² for industrial useCategory 4

Rate Based on Services Provided

The tax depends on services provided by the municipality (cleaning, public lighting, roads, sewers, etc.):

Rate Services Provided
8%1 or 2 services
10%3 or 4 services
12%More than 4 services
14%More than 4 services + others
🏜️ Unbuilt Land Tax

Definition

Unbuilt lands located within the municipal perimeter are subject to an annual tax called "Unbuilt Land Tax."

Payment Deadline

January 1st of each year.

The tax is payable by:

  • The owner
  • The beneficiary
  • If unavailable, the holder or occupant

Base and Rate

Rate of 0.3% of the actual market value.

If this value is unavailable, the tax is calculated per square meter based on urban density as defined by the urban development plan (Decree No. 1186 of May 14, 2007):

Reference Price (D/m²) Zone
0.385High urban density zone
0.115Medium density zone
0.040Low density zone
🏭 Tax on Industrial, Commercial or Professional Establishments

Scope

  • Individuals subject to income tax (BIC or BNC)
  • Legal entities subject to corporate tax
  • Partnerships or joint ventures engaged in commercial or non-commercial activity

Exempt Establishments

  • Tourist establishments subject to hotel tax
  • Establishments benefiting from a special or conventional tax regime

Tax Base

Gross local turnover or income/corporate tax.

Businesses with a gross margin ≤ 4% are included with proof.

Rate

0.2% of turnover.

Otherwise, 25% of income or corporate tax.

Minimum Due

May not be less than the built property tax at 5% of the reference price/m² by category.

Decree No. 1187 of May 14, 2007:

Category Usage 8% 10% 12% 14%
1Administrative or commercial use0.9001.1251.3451.570
2Light structure for industrial use0.6200.7700.9201.075
3Solid structure for industrial use0.7550.9501.1351.320
4Over 5000 m² for industrial use0.9901.2401.4851.735
🏨 Hotel Tax

Definition

Paid by operators of tourist establishments as defined by applicable legislation.

Tax Base

Total gross turnover.

Rate

2%.

🍸 Beverage Sales Fee

Applies to operators of cafés, bars, and tea rooms.

Decree No. 434 of March 3, 1997 sets the annual fee as follows:

Fee (D) Type of establishment
251st category establishments
1502nd category establishments
3003rd category establishments

This fee is due every January for the entire year, regardless of the start or end date of the activity.