Business Creations in Morocco: Over 25,500 Units Registered in the First Quarter of 2026
Morocco Sees 25,520 New Business Creations in Q1 2026
According to data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC), Morocco has recorded 25,520 new business creations in the first quarter of 2026. This performance underscores the positive momentum of entrepreneurship in the Kingdom, despite an economic backdrop riddled with various challenges.
Dominance of Corporate Entities
Statistics reveal that corporate entities account for 76% of new registrations, while individuals constitute 24%. This trend confirms the prevalence of organized structures within Morocco’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Among these new establishments, the Single-member Limited Liability Company (SARL AU) remains the most popular legal form, closely followed by the classic Limited Liability Company (SARL).
Casablanca-Settat: The Main Engine for Business Creation
Geographically, the Casablanca-Settat region captures nearly 40% of new businesses, reaffirming its status as the country’s primary economic hub. Following this region are Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Marrakech-Safi, and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima, which together account for over three-quarters of corporate registrations.
Trade and Construction Lead the Sectors
The new businesses are predominantly concentrated in trade, which represents 28.1% of the creations, followed by construction and real estate with 25.2%. Other sectors, including diverse services, transportation, and industry, also contribute to the landscape of new registrations in Morocco.
High Territorial Concentration of Individual Enterprises
For individual enterprises, the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region leads the pack, followed by Casablanca-Settat and the Oriental region. This distribution illustrates the regional diversity of entrepreneurship, although major urban centers remain the main activity hubs.
Over 33,000 Negative Certificates Issued
During the same period, OMPIC reports that 33,332 negative certificates have been issued. These documents, essential for reserving business names, also reflect the increasing interest in establishing new ventures.
Growth Driven by Entrepreneurship and Investment
These figures confirm the vitality of Morocco’s entrepreneurial fabric, bolstered by administrative simplification reforms and the digitization of the business creation process. The growth of startups, SMEs, and investment projects is contributing to a stronger national economic dynamic and diversifying sources of growth.
