Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
4 activity groups
Excluded · 9% taxable
Forensic Analysis
DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived
ISIC 64 activities, specifically banking and credit intermediation, are explicitly categorized as Excluded Activities under the Qualifying Free Zone Person regime. While 'Investment Management' or 'Head Office' functions may qualify under different codes, the core financial services to third parties under ISIC 64 trigger the 9% Corporate Tax rate on all associated income.
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Legal Reference
Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 3, Clause 1(a) and 1(b)
Audit Red Flag
Attempting to reclassify prohibited third-party interest income as 'Treasury and Financing Services to Related Parties' to exploit the 0% regime.