Before filing a company formation application, clarify the proposed activity, shareholders, organisation, registered office and commitments between the people behind the project. A prepared consultation helps distinguish decisions from administrative formalities.
This guide is for project founders in Casablanca. The documents and steps depend on the legal form and activity and must be checked for the particular situation.
This guide is for project founders in Casablanca. The documents and steps depend on the legal form and activity and must be checked for the particular situation.
Describe the project
Explain what the business will offer, to whom and under which conditions. State the locations envisaged, partners and planned international dealings.
Mention known constraints, authorisations already investigated and commitments made before formation. These details help discuss the project beyond a name or an administrative formality.
Mention known constraints, authorisations already investigated and commitments made before formation. These details help discuss the project beyond a name or an administrative formality.
Present shareholders, contributions and roles
Identify those involved and their proposed roles: day-to-day management, funding, resources or operational participation. Explain how decisions and responsibilities are intended to be shared.
Present capital and contribution arrangements as proposals to examine. Bring existing exchanges or agreements and flag questions about remuneration, an investor’s arrival or a shareholder’s exit.
Present capital and contribution arrangements as proposals to examine. Bring existing exchanges or agreements and flag questions about remuneration, an investor’s arrival or a shareholder’s exit.
Prepare the registered office and company name
Gather a proposed lease, domiciliation documents or other records concerning the registered office. Present proposed names and requests already made.
The Casablanca-Settat CRI investor guide discusses the negative certificate, articles and registered office among formation preparation matters. These are documentary pointers; current requirements must be confirmed with the competent bodies.
The Casablanca-Settat CRI investor guide discusses the negative certificate, articles and registered office among formation preparation matters. These are documentary pointers; current requirements must be confirmed with the competent bodies.
Discuss the articles and governance
Formation documents should reflect the organisation sought. Prepare questions about management, shareholder decisions, access to information and future changes.
If using a model, identify clauses you do not understand and situations it does not address. Our corporate law service assists with examining the project.
If using a model, identify clauses you do not understand and situations it does not address. Our corporate law service assists with examining the project.
Distinguish legal choices from formalities
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce presents DirectEntreprise as a platform bringing company creation steps together across several bodies. Centralisation does not replace decisions about the company’s organisation.
Confirm the documents and applicable arrangements before choosing a timetable. A different applicant’s experience does not establish a fixed completion date.
Confirm the documents and applicable arrangements before choosing a timetable. A different applicant’s experience does not establish a fixed completion date.
Prepare a consultation file
Bring a project summary, information on shareholders and directors, registered office documents, draft articles and existing exchanges. Include administrative requests and certificates obtained.
List open decisions and agreements you intend to sign. Reviewing commercial contracts may complement preparation.
List open decisions and agreements you intend to sign. Reviewing commercial contracts may complement preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Must I choose a legal form before the meeting?
You can present an open project and explain your objectives.
Should I bring draft articles?
If available, send them with annexes and agreements discussed. Otherwise, describe your intended governance.
Can a completion date be promised immediately?
Have the file’s completeness and applicable formalities examined before setting a timetable.
You can present an open project and explain your objectives.
Should I bring draft articles?
If available, send them with annexes and agreements discussed. Otherwise, describe your intended governance.
Can a completion date be promised immediately?
Have the file’s completeness and applicable formalities examined before setting a timetable.
Request a consultation in Casablanca
To present your file to DAKKAR LAWFIRM, explore our corporate law in casablanca service and request a consultation or call 06 70 88 12 06.
Sources and resources
Ministry of Industry and Commerce, DirectEntreprise · Casablanca-Settat CRI, Investor Guide 2022 (documentary pointers to check against current requirements) · OMPIC.
Translation dated 12 October 2026. General information; each matter depends on its facts and applicable framework.
Translation dated 12 October 2026. General information; each matter depends on its facts and applicable framework.
