Official fees vs professional fees: what you actually pay
Comparing formation offers only makes sense once you separate what goes to the authorities from what pays the professional.
What's the difference?
Official fees are set by public bodies (OMPIC, trade register…) or are mandatory third-party costs (legal notice). Professional fees pay for the provider's work: advice, drafting the articles, preparing and following the file.
Line by line
| Item | Type | Range observed | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative certificate | Official | ≈ MAD 175–230 by channel | Secondary sources disagree |
| Trade register | Official | ≈ MAD 350 | Several secondary sources |
| Legal notice | Mandatory third party | ≈ MAD 900–1,600 | One secondary source |
| Professional fees | Provider | Vary widely with scope | Compare line by line |
| Business address | Provider | Monthly, varies by city and services | Ask for the contract |
Observed on 29 Oct 2026. Verify amounts with the bodies concerned when you file.
5 questions to ask any provider
- Which official fees are included?
- Is the legal notice included?
- Is a business address included, and for how long?
- Who files on DirectEntreprise?
- What happens if the name is rejected?
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Tell us about your project. We'll come back with the steps, the documents you'll need and a quote that separates official fees from our professional fees.
Get a Quote- OMPIC — Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property
- DirectEntreprise — official online company-creation platform (run by OMPIC)