Company Formation10 May 202512 min read

Create a SARL in Tangier in 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know to create a SARL in Tangier in 2025: detailed steps, real costs, guaranteed timelines, Tangier-specific advantages (free zones, Tanger Med). Expert guide by Accounting Services.

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Accounting Services SARL
Certified Accounting Firm • Tangier, Morocco
Complete Guide: Create a SARL in Tangier in 2025 — Step by Step, Cost & Timeline

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

Organisation: OMPIC — Tangier office or online
Timeline: 1–2 business days
Cost: 170 MAD
Our Tangier tips: If you plan to work with Tanger Med or the Free Zone, specify this in your corporate purpose from the outset.

Step 2: Drafting the Articles of Association

Type of ActivityRecommended Share Capital
Trade and commerce100,000 — 300,000 MAD
Service providers50,000 — 100,000 MAD
Light industry300,000 MAD and above
Construction, transport100,000 — 500,000 MAD
Free Zone subcontractingAs per OAG convention

Step 3: Capital Deposit

  • Capital < 100,000 MAD: bank blocking optional
  • Capital > 100,000 MAD: blocked account deposit mandatory
Partner banks in Tangier: Attijariwafa Bank, CIH, BMCE, Banque Populaire, Société Générale

Step 4: Articles Registration at the DGI (Tangier)

Cost:
  • 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)

Timeline: 3–5 business days
Cost: 700 MAD

Step 6: Publication in the Official Gazette and Legal Announcements Journal

Official Gazette: 350–500 MAD | 5–10 days
Approved journals in Tangier: Le Matin, L'Economiste, Assahraa Al Maghribia | 200–400 MAD

Step 7: CNSS Affiliation (if you have employees)

Timeline: 2–3 days
Cost: Free (registration), then monthly contributions based on payroll

Total Cost to Create a SARL in Tangier in 2025

ProcedureOfficial CostTimeline
OMPIC negative certificate170 MAD1–2 days
DGI articles registration (capital ≤ 500K MAD)Free2–3 days
Court registry fees RC + TP700 MAD3–5 days
Official Gazette publication350–500 MAD5–10 days
Legal announcements journal200–400 MAD2–3 days
Total official fees1,420 — 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:

Personalised advice: legal structure, capital, optimal tax regime
Name verification and reservation at OMPIC
Drafting of articles of association compliant with Law 5-96
Management of all formalities: DGI, RC, CNSS, Official Gazette
Complete file delivery: RC, IF, ICE, TP, registered articles
Post-incorporation support: tax returns, accounting, social management

Ready to Create Your SARL in Tangier?

📞 +212 617 177 373

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📍 Tangier, Morocco — Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region

Guaranteed timeline: 7 to 10 business days for the complete incorporation of your SARL in Tangier.

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