Company formation · Tangier
Trade register
LetsPro supports trade register registration in Tangier: RC number, ICE and tax ID (IF) — CRI dossier prepared and filing tracked through to your extract.
Trade register · Tangier
Registration that gives your company legal existence
Without trade register registration, a company cannot open a business bank account, sign contracts in its own name or issue valid invoices. It is the act that makes your structure enforceable against third parties.
The Moroccan RC is maintained by commercial courts and centralised by OMPIC under the Commercial Code. In Tangier, LetsPro assembles the dossier, files it and tracks through to the extract (Modèle J).
Starting from scratch? Company formation, online formation Morocco, negative certificate and domiciliation are handled under one roof.
Registration requirement
Who must register with the trade register ?
Commercial companies
SARL, SARL AU, SA, SNC and similar forms: mandatory registration before trading. The usual legal deadline is three months from incorporation or opening of the establishment.
Sole traders
Any natural person carrying on a commercial activity professionally must register with the RC — same three-month regularisation deadline.
Branches & representations
A foreign company opening an office or branch in Morocco registers locally. Without registration, the court may order closure until regularised.
Auto-entrepreneurs
Exception: the RNAE status does not require trade register registration. The RNAE identifier suffices. Above the thresholds or for a SARL, RC registration becomes mandatory again.
Get started now
Create your company.
Fill in the form: your details, three name options for the OMPIC negative certificate and your list of associates. A LetsPro expert calls you back to start the file.
- OMPIC name search
- Name check before OMPIC submission
- Reply within 24 business hours
Institutional partners
Why LetsPro
Why entrust your RC to LetsPro?
Complete dossier first time
Statute errors, incomplete registered office or unavailable name cost days. We check every document before filing at the CRI Tangier.
From negative certificate to RC number
One point of contact: OMPIC reservation, incorporation, registration and accounting setup — without bouncing the dossier between firms.
Controlled timelines in Tangier
Tracking through to the RC extract (Modèle J). You know where the registry stands and when to open the business bank account.
RC, ICE, IF on your invoices
We remind you of mandatory mentions and move on to certified accounting once the company is registered.
How it works
Obtain your trade register in Tangier
Four steps, from the OMPIC name to the RC extract — led by a certified accountant in Tangier.
OMPIC negative certificate
Company name reservation (three proposals). Without a negative certificate, the registry will not register. LetsPro also handles this step via our negative certificate page.
Articles & dossier
Drafting and legalisation of articles, ID of manager / shareholders, registered office proof (lease or domiciliation) and authorisations if the activity is regulated.
CRI or DirectEntreprise filing
Dossier submitted to the CRI Tangier or online via DirectEntreprise by an authorised professional (notary, lawyer, certified accountant). The registry assigns the RC number.
RC, ICE, IF & next steps
Delivery of the extract (Modèle J), ICE assignment (OMPIC) and tax ID (IF, DGI), then business licence / professional tax, CNSS and legal publications if needed.
Indicative timelines
How much time to plan?
Ballpark figures for a typical registration in Tangier with a complete dossier. The quote specifies the scope of engagement.
| Step | Estimated delay |
|---|---|
| Negative certificate (OMPIC) | 24 to 48 h |
| Articles & legalisation | 2 to 5 days |
| Filing & RC registration | 24 to 72 h |
| Typical SARL timeline | 5 to 10 business days |
After registration
RC, ICE, IF: three numbers not to confuse
| Identifier | Issued by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| RC | Commercial court | Modèle J extract — legal existence and enforceability |
| ICE | OMPIC (15 digits) | Unique national identifier — mandatory on invoices |
| IF | DGI | Tax identifier — VAT, corporate tax and income tax filings |
Related services
Next steps after the trade register
Negative certificate
Reserve the company name at OMPIC — mandatory prerequisite for the RC.
Learn moreCompany formation
Full SARL / SAS journey in Tangier: articles, CRI, RC, CNSS.
Learn moreOnline formation Morocco
Moroccan company online for MRE and foreigners — SARL, SAS, subsidiary.
Learn moreDomiciliation
Registered office address required for trade register registration.
Learn moreAccounting firm
Bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax and payroll once your RC number is active.
Learn more
FAQ
Questions about the trade register in Tangier
Who must register with the trade register in Tangier?
Must register with the trade register in Tangier:
- Commercial companies (SARL, SA, SNC…).
- Sole traders.
- Branches of foreign companies.
Auto-entrepreneurs (RNAE) do not need the RC. LetsPro checks your case before filing.
What is the difference between RC, ICE and IF?
Three distinct identifiers:
- RC — commercial court, Modèle J extract.
- ICE — 15-digit OMPIC, mandatory on invoices.
- IF — DGI tax identifier.
They coexist; LetsPro helps you report them correctly on your documents.
Which documents are needed to create the trade register?
For a company: negative certificate, articles, manager / shareholder ID, registered office proof, CRI forms.
For a natural person: Modèle J, negative certificate, ID, premises proof.
Start with our negative certificate then company formation in Tangier.
How long to obtain the RC number in Tangier?
With a complete dossier, the registry often assigns the RC number within 24 to 72 hours.
The full journey (OMPIC name + articles + filing) is usually 5 to 10 business days for a typical SARL in Tangier.
Can registration be done online?
Yes — via DirectEntreprise with an authorised professional (certified accountant, notary, lawyer).
Filing at the CRI Tangier remains possible. LetsPro chooses the most suitable channel.
What happens after RC registration?
After RC: IF, professional tax, mandatory mentions on invoices, business bank account.
LetsPro continues with the accounting firm in Tangier. Any change (manager, object, registered office) must be updated in the register — contact us.
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