SARL formation in Morocco
The SARL (société à responsabilité limitée) is Morocco's most widely used company form and the usual vehicle for foreign-owned subsidiaries. We draft your articles and follow the incorporation through to registration.
Is an SARL the Moroccan equivalent of an LLC?
Broadly, yes: shareholders' liability is limited to their contributions. It is governed by Moroccan Law 5-96 and has no legal minimum capital since 2011.
SARL at a glance
| Key point | SARL |
|---|---|
| Shareholders | 2 to 50 (1 = SARL AU) |
| Liability | Limited to contributions |
| Minimum capital | No legal minimum |
| Management | One or more managers (gérants), shareholders or not |
| Legal framework | Law No. 5-96 |
Check against the law in force at the time of incorporation.
Decide before drafting the articles
- Share split and each shareholder's contribution
- Who will be manager, with which powers
- Rules on transferring shares to third parties (approval)
- Corporate purpose: precise enough for registration, broad enough for growth
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Get a Quote- DirectEntreprise — official online company-creation platform (run by OMPIC)
- Casablanca-Settat Regional Investment Centre — founder's guide (PDF, French)
- OMPIC — Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property