Market Entry & Corporate Structuring

Korte Law guides foreign companies through every step of entering the Moroccan market — from choosing the right legal structure to completing registration and obtaining the necessary authorizations. We are the preferred legal partner for German Mittelstand companies and multinationals entering Morocco for the first time.

What We Cover

  • Choosing the right legal structure: SARL, SA, branch, liaison office, or joint venture
  • Company incorporation at the Regional Investment Centre (CRI)
  • Foreign investment notification and registration with Office des Changes
  • Obtaining sector-specific licenses and regulatory approvals
  • Shareholders' agreements and governance frameworks
  • Local partner selection and joint venture structuring
  • Free zone setup (CFC, Tanger Med, industrial free zones)
  • Post-incorporation compliance: board resolutions, share transfers, capital increases

The Legal Framework

Foreign investment in Morocco is governed by the Investment Charter (Law 18-95, reformed 2022), which guarantees free transfer of profits and repatriation of capital for registered investments. The main corporate forms are the SARL (société à responsabilité limitée, minimum MAD 1 capital) and the SA (société anonyme, minimum MAD 300,000 capital, required for regulated activities and publicly listed companies). Company registration is processed through the CRI (Centre Régional d'Investissement), with a unified window that has significantly reduced setup timelines.

Branch offices of foreign companies are permitted but attract different tax treatment and may face restrictions in regulated sectors. Liaison offices are non-trading and cannot generate local revenue. Free zone entities benefit from IS exemption for the first 5 years and reduced rates thereafter.

How We Work

We handle the full setup process — from structure recommendation through to the first board meeting. We manage registration filings, draft all constitutional documents, advise on governance, and ensure the investment is properly registered with the Office des Changes to protect your right to repatriate returns. For complex or regulated entries, we coordinate with sector regulators and manage the full authorization timeline.

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