Author: Ahmed
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You can lose everything with the auto-entrepreneur status
The auto-entrepreneur status is one of the easiest ways of getting started and making your work legal in Morocco. It’s also one of the cheapest options (tax wise). But isn’t this too good to be true? Hmm, indeed! The auto-entrepreneur status can make you lose all your belongings too! How? Let’s see. Auto-entrepreneur status hidden…
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Already an employee? Can you get the auto-entrepreneur status anyway?
If you are an employee and want to have some income on the side either as freelancing, selling online, etc… The auto-entrepreneur status is a good idea! But, can you be an employee and an auto-entrepreneur at the same time? That’s what we’ll see today! The simple answer is: it all depends on your employee…
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Roaming or a local SIM card? What’s the best option?
If you are a remote worker, a nomad, or a traveler in general, you know how crucial it is to have a reliable Internet connection. No one likes to depend on a public WiFi to make a last minute reservation, check an itinerary, or find an email. It’s just pure pain. But what is a…
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Auto-entrepreneur’s new 30% tax explained
If you have been following the new 2023 financial law, it was So there are two things you need to know: So, from an auto-entrepreneur perspective, nothing is changing. The new 30% rate is paid by the client and not the auto-entrepreneur. But why? The reason for this change is that Moroccan companies were using…
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Can you pay rent using your company in Morocco?
This is one of the most asked questions in my email and DMs: Can I pay rent using my company? And that’s a valid question. With rents skyrocketing, paying it using your company is a good idea. So, the short answer is yes, you can pay your rent using your company. But, it’s a complicated…
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Can you pay your SaaS or software purchases using your company?
Nearly all jobs require some kind of software. Either a one-time purchase, or a subscription model like productivity apps, design software, etc. While these apps tend to be cheap, their cost adds up really quickly. If you’re a designer or a software developer, you may find yourself paying 3/4 apps every month to do your…
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5 tips to reduce your phone addiction (for iOS)
This age is filled with digital distractions, and the first in the podium are our phone. Those little computers we carry everywhere beg for our attention and they receive it more than 2,600 times a day! If you are shocked by this number as I am, here are some tips to reduce your phone addiction.…
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Airbnb vs hotels? Why I don’t use Airbnb anymore
Picking an Airbnb or a hotel for your travel is definitely a personal choice. And to be fair, sometimes you don’t have a choice especially if you’re visiting a remote area. But what to choose if you have the choice? Airbnb vs hotels! Here is my take. It has been a while since I booked…
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Can you get a mortgage as a freelancer or remote worker?
I get this question a lot, and it’s a legit one! As a freelancer, or remote worker, can you get a mortgage easily? And if so, what are the rates? The answer is “it’s complicated“. So, let me explain why before continuing! It’s all in your new “status” In theory, when you work as a…
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4 daily pointers to structure your day
If you worked from an office for a long time, you’re now used to the fact that you have a clearly defined schedule. But when you join the remote world, there is no such schedule. This can be disorienting and stressful. What should you plan? When? And how to get the hang of it? After…