Incorporation Desk · 5 to 10 Business Days
Company Formation & Incorporation Procedure in Morocco (SARL, SARL AU, SAS, Branch)
Turnkey legal, tax and social security incorporation of your company in Rabat and across Morocco: from OMPIC name clearance and articles of association to Commercial Registry (RC), ICE, Tax ID (IF) and CNSS registration.
Detailed step-by-step procedure in Morocco
1. OMPIC Name Clearance (Negative Certificate) & Structure Selection
Selection of the optimal legal structure (SARL AU, SARL, SAS, Branch) with Dr. Ali DAOUDI and reservation of your corporate name and ICE number with OMPIC.
2. Registered Office & Share Capital Setup
Execution of the domiciliation agreement or commercial lease. Bank capital blocking certificate if share capital exceeds 100,000 MAD.
3. Drafting of Articles of Association & Online Tax Registration
Custom drafting of company bylaws and management appointment minutes, followed by electronic registration with the Moroccan Tax Administration (DGI).
4. Professional Tax (TP) & Tax Identification (IF)
Filing with the DGI to obtain the Professional Tax certificate (exempt for the first 5 years) and the corporate Tax ID (IF).
5. Commercial Registry (RC) Filing at the Commercial Court
Legal deposit and registration at the Commercial Court to obtain the official RC number and Model J extract.
6. CNSS Affiliation, Official Gazette Publication & SIMPL Activation
Registration with CNSS (Damancom), publication in a Legal Notice Journal (JAL) and the Official Bulletin (BO), final bank account opening and SIMPL tax portal setup.
Required documents & checklist
- Copies of National ID (CIN) or Passport of all shareholders and directors.
- 3 proposed company names in order of preference and description of business activities.
- Registered office proof: domiciliation certificate or commercial lease agreement.
- For corporate shareholders: recent certificate of incorporation, articles of association and board resolution.
Deliverables & official deeds provided
- OMPIC Negative Certificate & ICE Certificate.
- Registered Articles of Association (Statuts) & Management Appointment Minutes.
- Professional Tax (TP) & Tax Identification (IF) Certificates.
- Commercial Registry Extract (Model J).
- CNSS Affiliation Certificate, Legal Gazette publications (JAL & BO) and SIMPL access.
Frequently asked questions about this procedure & regulation
Is bank capital blocking mandatory for a Moroccan SARL?
No, when the share capital of a SARL is 100,000 MAD or less, prior bank blocking is not required under Moroccan Law 5-96.
Can foreign investors own 100% of a Moroccan company?
Yes, foreign individuals or corporations can hold 100% of a Moroccan SARL or SAS and repatriate dividends freely when capital is wired in convertible currency.
Leadership & Founder’s Message
Combining academic rigor with operational performance for your business
“Every accounting, tax or financial decision shapes the long-term resilience of a company. At COMP-AUDIT CONSULTING, our mission is to provide business leaders and investors in Morocco with legal and tax certainty grounded in academic research and hands-on practice.”
Founder and Managing Partner of COMP-AUDIT CONSULTING in Rabat, Ali DAOUDI combines regulated accounting practice with doctoral research in Management Sciences and four postgraduate degrees in corporate finance, accounting, business law and applied taxation.
Multidisciplinary Credentials & Degrees
- Doctoral Researcher in Management Sciences
- Specialized Master’s in Financial, Accounting and Tax Management
- Research Master’s in Business Law and Taxation
- Postgraduate Master’s (Mastère Spécialisé) in Applied Taxation