Income tax on the fair market value of the shares at vesting.
Tax on the date sales proceeds are repatriated to Morocco.
Income Tax:
Likely no, unless the sale proceeds are paid out through local payroll or the subsidiary reimburses parent.
Social Insurance Contribution:
Likely no, unless the sale proceeds are paid out through local payroll or the subsidiary reimburses parent.
Companies may grant equity awards without approval from the exchange control authorities (Office des Changes or "OdC") to employees of Moroccan subsidiaries in which they have more than a 50% direct or indirect interest. Approval from the OdC may be required to allow employees to hold shares after vesting. Forcing the sale of shares at vesting is recommended to ensure compliance with exchange control requirements.
Please contact Baker McKenzie for details.
Sale proceeds and dividends must be repatriated to Morocco.