Are you looking to expand your international business into Morocco? Setting up a branch office in Morocco is one of the most efficient ways to establish your presence while maintaining a direct link to your parent company. At Legal Morocco, we provide end-to-end legal support for foreign companies wishing to open a branch in Morocco, ensuring compliance with local regulations and smooth integration into the Moroccan business landscape.
🌍 Why Open a Branch Office in Morocco?
Morocco is a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, offering strategic access to multiple markets. Opening a branch office allows foreign companies to operate under their existing legal entity while developing commercial activities locally.
Key Benefits:
- No need to create a separate legal entity
- Maintain 100% foreign ownership
- Lower initial setup costs compared to a subsidiary
- Full operational presence to conduct business in Morocco
- Strengthen relationships with local clients, suppliers, and regulators
🏛️ Legal Definition of a Branch Office
A branch office in Morocco is a permanent establishment of a foreign company. It is not a separate legal entity but is legally dependent on the parent company abroad. The branch can carry out all commercial, industrial, or service-related activities authorized by the parent company.
The parent company is fully responsible for the branch’s obligations, including debts, taxes, and compliance matters.
⚖️ Legal Requirements to Set Up a Branch in Morocco
Establishing a branch office in Morocco involves several legal and administrative steps. At Legal Morocco, we ensure your documents are prepared, legalized, and submitted according to Moroccan laws.
Required Documents:
- Certificate of incorporation of the parent company
- Bylaws (Articles of Association) of the parent company
- Board resolution approving the creation of the branch in Morocco
- Passport or ID of the branch manager
- Lease contract or domiciliation certificate in Morocco
- Power of attorney to represent the parent company
- Legalized translations of all foreign documents (Arabic or French)
- Tax and CNSS registration forms
🔎 All foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled, and translated by a certified translator in Morocco.
📝 Steps to Open a Branch Office
- Legal analysis of your business activities and structure
- Preparation and legalization of documents
- Company name verification (if applicable)
- Registration with OMPIC (Moroccan Commercial Registry)
- Tax identification (Identifiant Fiscal)
- Affiliation to CNSS (social security)
- Publication in the legal gazette
The full process generally takes 10 to 15 working days, depending on the availability of required documents.
💼 Our Legal Services – Legal Morocco
At Legal Morocco, we specialize in supporting foreign companies entering the Moroccan market. Our legal team offers:
✅ Full company setup and registration
✅ Legal document drafting and notarization
✅ Translation and apostille coordination
✅ Domiciliation services
✅ Tax and social security registration
✅ Legal representation in Morocco
✅ Post-registration support and compliance
💰 Pricing
We offer transparent fixed-fee packages depending on the complexity of your case and the volume of documents involved.
📞 Request a free consultation today for a customized quote.
📍 Why Choose Legal Morocco?
- Expert legal team with experience in international business law
- Bilingual support
- Deep knowledge of Moroccan administrative processes
- Local presence and direct access to Moroccan registries
- Trusted by international clients from Europe, the Gulf, and North America
📞 Contact Us
Take your business global. Start your Moroccan expansion today.
📧 Email: contact@legalmorocco.com
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