How long does setting up a company in Morocco take?+
Company registration usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks, including preparing your documents in China. The residence card, bank account and settling in need extra time, with the residence card usually about 1 to 3 months. The timing depends on your needs, your city and how quickly the authorities work, and we set out a schedule for you before signing.
Does the price include official fees?+
Yes. You get one all-in price with registration, publication, certification and other official fees itemized. As long as the scope stays the same, nothing is added along the way.
Can we choose only part of the services?+
Yes. We combine services around what you actually need, so residence, home search and settling in, bank account opening, interpreting and more can each be engaged on their own, priced per item.
Are you a law or accounting firm?+
No. Legal, accounting, notarial and sworn translation work is handled by locally licensed firms in Morocco that we select and coordinate. We manage the plan, the partners and the follow up, so you deal with one team.
Can a Chinese company or individual own 100%?+
Most sectors in Morocco allow 100% foreign ownership with no local partner required; a few restricted or licensed sectors are exceptions. The specifics depend on the applicable rules and authorities, and we set this out clearly in your plan.
Is there a minimum share capital?+
For a SARL there is no legal minimum capital. In practice many companies set it around MAD 10,000 to make banking and operations easier. Where the capital is above MAD 100,000, the paid in part must be placed in a blocked bank account. We help you decide an amount that fits your business size, your residence needs and your funding.
Can profits and capital be sent back to China?+
Investment brought in through a bank in convertible currency and properly declared for foreign exchange can in principle have its profits, dividends and capital transferred out legally. This is subject to Morocco’s foreign exchange rules and tax clearance, and we help you set up the compliance from the start.
Do Chinese staff need work permits and residence?+
Yes. Expatriate staff generally need a work permit and a residence card, applied for by the employer. The work permit goes through the Ministry of Labour and an ANAPEC step and takes about 3 to 5 months in all. A company manager and shareholders can be exempt from the ANAPEC step. Exact requirements are set by the authorities, and we prepare the files and follow up throughout.
