Open a Branch Office in Morocco:Complete Guide 2025
Establish your presence in Morocco without creating a new legal entity. Ideal for foreign companies looking to expand quickly.
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Capital required
15-30 days
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Branch Office Advantages in Morocco
A simple solution for foreign companies.
No new entity
The branch office has no separate legal personality. It is an extension of the parent company.
Local presence
Establish a commercial presence in Morocco while keeping your foreign structure.
Simplified management
No share capital to constitute, no local general meetings required.
Flexibility
Possibility to later convert the branch office into a subsidiary if needed.
4 Steps to Open Your Branch Office in Morocco
Parent company file
Legalized and apostilled documents from the foreign company.
Local formalities
Negative certificate, registration of documents.
Legal publication
Publication in the Official Gazette and legal announcements journal.
Registration
Obtaining RC, ICE and business license for the branch.
Required Documents for Opening a Branch Office in Morocco
- Parent company articles (legalized and apostilled)
- Extract from the parent company's trade register
- Minutes authorizing the branch opening
- Power of attorney to the legal representative in Morocco
- ID or passport of the legal representative
- Negative certificate (branch name)
- Lease agreement for the branch office
- Sworn translation of documents into Arabic
Complete Support
We handle all formalities for opening your branch office.
- Document collection and verification
- Apostille and legalization assistance
- Sworn translation management
- Registration formalities
- RC and ICE obtainment
- Bank account opening support
Frequently Asked Questions About Branch Office in Morocco
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