Photocopying, document preparation and other specialized office support activities

Excluded · 9% taxable

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: STANDARDAI-derived

ISIC 8219 encompasses routine clerical and administrative support. Under Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, these activities are generally classified as Non-Qualifying Activities. Unless these services are provided exclusively to Related Parties as part of a centralized Treasury or Shared Services function, the income is subject to the 9% Corporate Tax rate once the de minimis threshold is exceeded.

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Legal Reference

Article 3, Clause 2(g) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

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Artificial fragmentation of service contracts to mask third-party administrative revenue as 'Headquarter Services' or 'Shared Services' to Related Parties.

5 licensable activities under this classification

Documents Copying ServicesNo external approval required

Documents Destroying ServicesNo external approval required

Documents Storage ServicesNo external approval required

Maps & Drawings Copying ServicesNo external approval required

Typing & Photocopying ServicesNo external approval required

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