Over 51,800 new companies registered in Morocco in six months

This update focuses on Companies created in Morocco. Morocco registered 51,805 new companies during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). This volume confirms the dynamism of entrepreneurship in the country and matters directly to project holders, including Moroccans living abroad who are considering settling or investing back home.

Companies created in Morocco: a dynamic first half of the year

According to OMPIC, the companies created in Morocco between January and June 2026 include 39,001 legal entities and 12,804 sole traders. Incorporated companies therefore account for around 75% of new registrations, compared to 25% for individual entrepreneurs.

For Moroccans abroad who are thinking about returning or building an economic foothold in the country, this volume shows a market where private initiative remains active. It also reflects an administration that is now largely digitised, making it easier to handle procedures from overseas.

SARL AU dominates among legal forms

From a legal perspective, the single-shareholder limited liability company (SARL AU) remains by far the most popular structure for legal entities. It represents 65.2% of newly created companies, well ahead of the classic SARL, which accounts for 33.7% of registrations.

This strong preference for SARL AU is linked to its flexibility: a single shareholder, limited liability, and a framework suited to both small ventures and larger investments. For a Moroccan abroad who wants to launch a business while keeping control from their country of residence, this structure offers a secure and relatively straightforward option.

In practice, Moroccans living abroad who plan to set up a company can:

• compare the advantages of SARL AU, SARL and sole proprietorships;
• anticipate drafting articles of association adapted to remote management;
• prepare the required documents ahead of travelling to Morocco;
• use the online channels provided by OMPIC and regional investment centres.

Casablanca-Settat leads in new companies

The Casablanca-Settat region accounts for 39.3% of newly created legal entities at national level. It is followed by Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (14.5%), Marrakech-Safi (12.5%) and Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (10.6%). Together, these four regions concentrate 76.9% of new companies.

For investors and entrepreneurs within the Moroccan diaspora, these territorial data are strategic. They help identify where opportunities, business networks and support services are concentrated. They can also guide decisions on where to locate a project, depending on the target sector, the level of competition or proximity to family.

Key sectors: trade, construction, services and transport

The newly registered companies are mainly active in:

• trade (27.2%);
• construction and real estate (25.4%);
• various services (20%);
• transport (7.5%);
• industry (6.3%).

This sector profile is fairly classic, but it provides useful benchmarks for Moroccans abroad who want to position their projects. Some segments, such as retail trade or parts of real estate, are highly competitive. Others, like specialised services, industry or niche transport activities, may offer interesting openings, especially for profiles with international experience.

The companies created in Morocco in the first half of 2026 confirm a broader trend: despite global economic uncertainty, the Kingdom continues to attract private initiatives. For Moroccans living abroad, these figures need to be combined with other key elements – tax regime, set-up costs, regulatory framework – before turning a project into reality. Dedicated guides and support schemes now exist to make that step easier.

Online procedures gaining ground

OMPIC also notes that more than 50,300 companies were created via the “DirectEntreprise” online platform. This digitalisation of procedures significantly reduces constraints for company founders, including those who live outside the country.

For Moroccans abroad who cannot travel frequently, the ability to prepare or initiate incorporation remotely is a real advantage. However, before starting, it remains essential to check directly with official channels for up-to-date conditions, required documents and processing times, as OMPIC’s figures are regularly consolidated and updated.

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