Why Create Your SARL in Tangier?
Tangier has become one of Morocco's most attractive cities for entrepreneurs. The Kingdom's leading industrial city since 2018, it combines unique assets that no other Moroccan metropolis can match:- Tanger Med: Africa and the Mediterranean's No. 1 container port, a global logistics hub
- Tanger Free Zone and Industrial Acceleration Zones (ZAI): ultra-advantageous tax regimes
- Strategic location: 14 km from Europe (Strait of Gibraltar)
- Modern infrastructure: motorways, high-speed rail, international airport
- Mature industrial ecosystem: automotive (Renault, Stellantis), aeronautics, textiles, offshoring
Creating your SARL in Tangier positions you at the heart of a booming economy with direct access to European and African markets.
Creating a SARL in Tangier: The 7 Steps in Detail
Our firm Accounting Services SARL, established in Tangier since 2003, processes dozens of company formations every year. Here is the exact process we apply.
Step 1: Company Name Reservation at OMPIC
Step 2: Drafting the Articles of Association
| Type of Activity | Recommended Share Capital |
| Trade and commerce | 100,000 — 300,000 MAD |
|---|---|
| Service providers | 50,000 — 100,000 MAD |
| Light industry | 300,000 MAD and above |
| Construction, transport | 100,000 — 500,000 MAD |
| Free Zone subcontracting | As per OAG convention |
Step 3: Capital Deposit
- Capital < 100,000 MAD: bank blocking optional
- Capital > 100,000 MAD: blocked account deposit mandatory
Step 4: Articles Registration at the DGI (Tangier)
- Capital ≤ 500,000 MAD: Free since 2020
- Capital > 500,000 MAD: 1.5% of capital
Step 5: Trade Register and Tax Registration
In Tangier, this is done at the Tangier Commercial Court or via the Regional Investment Center (CRI Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima).
You simultaneously receive: RC number, Tax ID (IF), ICE, Professional Tax (TP)
Step 6: Publication in the Official Gazette and Legal Announcements Journal
Step 7: CNSS Affiliation (if you have employees)
Total Cost to Create a SARL in Tangier in 2025
| Procedure | Official Cost | Timeline |
| OMPIC negative certificate | 170 MAD | 1–2 days |
|---|---|---|
| DGI articles registration (capital ≤ 500K MAD) | Free | 2–3 days |
| Court registry fees RC + TP | 700 MAD | 3–5 days |
| Official Gazette publication | 350–500 MAD | 5–10 days |
| Legal announcements journal | 200–400 MAD | 2–3 days |
| Total official fees | 1,420 — 1,770 MAD | — |
| Total estimated (with professional support) | 3,000 — 5,000 MAD | — |
> Total timeline guaranteed by our firm: 7 to 10 business days.
SARL in Tangier vs Free Zone: What's the Difference?
Option 1: Standard SARL in Tangier
- Corporate Tax (IS): 20% (NTP < 100M MAD) or 35% (NTP ≥ 100M MAD)
- Ideal for: local commerce, services, construction, import-export, hospitality...
Option 2: Company in an Industrial Acceleration Zone (ZAI) in Tangier
- Full IS exemption for the first 5 years, then 20%
- Professional Tax exemption for 15 years
- VAT exemption on local purchases for export
- Ideal for: export industry, automotive/aeronautics subcontracting, offshoring
Frequently Asked Questions about SARL Formation in Tangier
❓ How long does it take to create a SARL in Tangier?
With our firm, the timeline is 7 to 10 business days from file submission to document delivery.
❓ What is the minimum capital for a SARL in Tangier?
The legal minimum is 10,000 MAD. For contracts with industrial clients (Renault, Stellantis) or public procurement, a higher capital is generally required.
❓ Can a foreigner create a SARL in Tangier?
Absolutely. No nationality restrictions. A foreign national can hold 100% and be the manager of a SARL in Tangier.❓ Is it possible to domicile a SARL in Tangier without a physical office?
Yes. Our firm offers domiciliation solutions in Tangier from 500 MAD/month, including mail reception and administrative certificates.
❓ Is a notary required to create a SARL in Tangier?
No. The SARL can be incorporated by private deed. Our firm drafts the articles of association compliant with Law 5-96.
Why Entrust Your SARL Formation in Tangier to Accounting Services?
Our firm has been established in Tangier since 2003. Over 20 years, we have:
- Incorporated over 500 companies in Tangier and the region
- Assisted investors from more than 30 nationalities
- Developed in-depth expertise in Tangier Free Zones and ZAIs
Our service includes:
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Guaranteed timeline: 7 to 10 business days for the complete incorporation of your SARL in Tangier.