The 9 stages of business creation in Morocco.
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The legal formalities for creating a limited liability company (SARL) are around 9:
1. Negative certificate
Certificate that certifies and attests that no other company uses the same company name as that chosen by the applicant for his company.
2. Drafting of the statutes:
The content of the articles of association varies from one company to another, they mention information relating to the creation of the company: the share capital and its distribution between partners, the activity of the company, etc.
3. Blocking of the paid-in capital amount:
Justify receipt of the funds by obtaining the certificate of blocking of paid-up capital issued by the bank. This step is not mandatory if the capital of the SARL does not exceed 100.000 DH.
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4. Declaration of subscription/payment:
Obtaining the blocking certificate issued by the bank for the filing of the declaration at the court registry.
5. Filing of acts of creation:
Registration of the deeds of incorporation with the Regional Tax Department. The latter has representation in the Regional Investment Centers (CRI).
6. Patent and Tax ID:
Registration with the Regional Tax Department to obtain the professional tax identification number (TP) and the tax identifier (IF).
7. Registration in the commercial register:
Application for registration in the commercial register at the level of the Commercial Court for any form of business, except for joint ventures.
8. Affiliation to the CNSS:
Step which allows the identification of an employer subject to the declaration of wages. This affiliation can also be carried out at the level of the CRI.
9. Official publication:
Make an announcement relating to the creation of a company in the official bulletin and official journal.