Start a Business

Launch your company in Morocco — without the guesswork.

Everything you need to register, structure and operate a legal business in Morocco. Updated for 2025.
The Roadmap

From idea to incorporated in 6 steps

01

Choose your legal structure

SARL, SARL-AU, SA, or auto-entrepreneur — match your structure to your ambition.

02

Reserve your trade name

File your certificate négatif with OMPIC in 48h.

03

Get your ICE & RC

Identifiant Commun de l’Entreprise and Registre de Commerce registration.

04

Open a business bank account

Compare offers from Attijariwafa, BMCE, CIH and digital banks.

05

Register with CNSS

Social security affiliation for you and your team.

06

Set up accounting & tax

Choose between IS, IR — and align with the new 2025 tax framework.
Compare

Which legal structure fits you?

Structure
Who it's for
Min. Capital
Tax Regime
Best for
SARL
Most SMEs
Free (was 10k MAD)
IS 20–35%
Most common structure for founders and SMEs.
SARL-AU
Solo founders
Free
IS 20–35%
Single-shareholder SARL — solo founder protection.
SA
Larger companies
300k MAD
IS 20–35%
For raising capital from multiple investors.
Auto-Entrepreneur
Freelancers
0 MAD
1% turnover
Up to 500k MAD revenue. Simple & fast.
Checklist

Business registration checklist

Print it. Stick it on your wall. Tick it off.