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Are you seeking independence, driven by the entrepreneurial spirit, ready to take on new challenges, or eager to increase your income?
These are all reasons that lead many people to venture into entrepreneurship and start their own businesses. So, how do you set up a company in Morocco, and what are the costs involved for each step?
To select a name for your future business, you must do so through the OMPIC platform, which will issue a “negative certificate” valid for three months.
Timeframe: 24 to 48 hours (depending on OMPIC response time).
The articles of association detail the rules governing the relationships among partners and third parties. They define:
The articles should be legalized by all partners and then registered (by an accountant, lawyer, or notary).
Timeframe: 24 hours.
Submit an application for registration (AAC050B-20I) for Professional Tax to the Tax Administration (https://tax.gov.ma/wps/portal/DGI/Accueil/). They will issue a Professional Tax (TP) registration certificate, which includes a registration number and an activity that will form the basis of your business tax.
Timeframe: 48 hours (depending on the response time of the tax authorities).
Registration in the Trade Register serves as the company’s birth certificate. The court issues an RC extract, which includes a registration number.
Required documents for registration in the Trade Register:
Timeframe: Between 24 hours and a week (depending on the appointment)
The company stamp is necessary for affixing to company documents and correspondence and for continuing the administrative process of establishment.
Timeframe: 24 hours.
Submit a request to obtain a Tax ID to the Tax Administration. They will issue a Tax ID number. https://tax.gov.ma/wps/portal/DGI/Accueil/
Timeframe: 48 hours (depending on the response time of the tax authorities).
Affiliation with CNSS is not mandatory during establishment and can be completed later after the creation process is finished. All companies in Morocco are subject to the social security system and mandatory health insurance. CNSS issues a certificate containing an affiliation number.
Timeframe: Immediate.
Register and within a period not exceeding one month, two mandatory advertisements must be placed in the legal announcements journal and the Official Bulletin.
Timeframe: 24 to 48 hours (depending on the response of the publication medium).
By following these steps and understanding the associated costs, you will be well-equipped to establish your company in Morocco. Embrace your entrepreneurial journey and build a successful business in this thriving marketplace.
There are several legal forms of companies that you can establish in Morocco, including SARL (limited liability company), SA (public limited company), SNC (general partnership), SCS (limited partnership), and SCA (limited joint-stock company).
No, it is not necessary to have a physical office in Morocco to establish a company. You can use a domiciliation service to provide a legal address for your company.
The OMPIC platform is the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property. It is the official institution responsible for managing the registration of company names in Morocco. You must use it to ensure that your chosen company name is unique and available, after which you will receive a “negative certificate” as proof.
The articles of association form the backbone of your company, outlining its legal structure, purpose, and the rules governing relationships between partners and third parties. It is a crucial document that must be prepared and legalized by all partners involved in the business.
You need to submit an application for registration (AAC050B-20I) for Professional Tax to the Tax Administration via their official website (https://tax.gov.ma/wps/portal/DGI/Accueil/). Upon approval, you will receive a Professional Tax registration certificate, which includes a registration number and the activity that will form the basis of your business tax.
The Trade Register (RC) is a record of all businesses operating in Morocco. Registering your company in the RC is essential, as it serves as your company’s legal birth certificate. Upon registration, you will receive an RC extract containing your company’s registration number.
A company stamp is necessary.
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