Starting a business?
Long live ambition!
One key: build on solid foundations.
Project founders trust us with:
Commercial feasibility analysis
Structuring the future business (legal form, tax and social security options, etc.)
Financial study and projected budget
Business plan developement
Support in securing financing
Handling of administrative, legal, accounting, and tax formation formalities
Trademark registration
Who Is This For?
The initial choice, SARL (LLC), single-member SARL, SA (corporation), SAS (simplified joint-stock company), branch office, or sole proprietorship (auto-entrepreneur), affects taxation, the manager's social security coverage, and credibility with partners. It's the first thing we work through with you.
The Legal Steps for Setting Up a Company in Morocco
- Negative certificate: reserving the company name with OMPIC (Industrial & Commercial Property Office)
- Registering a business address or leasing the registered office
- Drafting and signing the bylaws, tailored to your project and partners
- Depositing share capital in a blocked bank account, where required by law
- Registering the incorporation documents and business tax (taxe professionnelle) enrollment
- Registration with the Trade Register at the Commercial Court
- Obtaining a tax ID, Common Business Identifier (ICE), and filing the notice of existence with the DGI (Tax Authority)
- CNSS (social security) registration and, where applicable, legal incorporation notices
Process, Deliverables, and After Incorporation
Deliverables: registered bylaws, negative certificate, trade register extract, tax ID and ICE, CNSS registration, and a starter kit (compliant invoice templates, first-year obligations, and tax calendar).
And most importantly, you're not left on your own after registration: your first bookkeeping entries, your first employee, your first VAT return, we stay by your side right as everything begins.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to set up a SARL in Morocco?
Once the file is complete (company name, registered office, signed bylaws), registration usually takes place within a few business days. Timelines vary depending on the city and how complete the file is, which is exactly what we make sure of.
What is the minimum share capital for a SARL?
Moroccan law doesn’t set a minimum capital requirement for a SARL; it simply needs to be appropriate for the project. That said, capital that is too low can make banks and partners hesitant. We help you set an amount consistent with your financing plan.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Moroccan company?
Yes. In most sectors, a Moroccan company can be 100% owned by foreign shareholders, whether individuals or legal entities. Certain regulated activities are an exception. We also help with registration under the convertibility regime, to guarantee the repatriation of dividends.
Does the company need a registered address before it’s created?
Yes, a registered office is required for registration. A commercial lease, registration with a specialized domiciliation company, or use of an existing space: each option carries tax and practical implications, which we review with you.
We are here to structure, optimize, and secure the viability of your project.
So your ideas can take shape.
Let's Talk About Your Project
Speak with a chartered accountant in Casablanca: a first scoping meeting with no obligation, and a response within 24 business hours.
Related Services
- Legal AdviceCorporate secretarial services, shareholder meetings, changes to company bylaws, and Moroccan business law.
- Accounting ExpertiseBookkeeping and accounting oversight, financial statements, tax filings, and management reporting.
- TaxationCorporate tax (IS), VAT, and income tax (IR) filings, tax optimization, and assistance in the event of a tax audit.
To learn more, read our article "The Probationary Period in Morocco: What You Need to Know," or discover the full range of services offered by our accounting firm in Casablanca.