Foreign investors entering Morocco face a legal system that blends French civil law tradition, Islamic law principles, and increasingly modern commercial regulations. This hybrid framework creates specific due diligence requirements that differ substantially from Western markets.
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On October 15, 2025, Bank Al-Maghrib granted Morocco’s first payment institution license to a venture-backed startup, marking a historic shift in the country’s financial services sector. Chari, a Casablanca-based B2B platform, secured both regulatory approval and
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Morocco has simplified its work authorization system with a new short-term permit that cuts processing time from months to weeks. Whether you’re planning a three-month assignment or a long-term career move, understanding the current procedures will
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The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) enters full force in 2026, affecting thousands of Moroccan suppliers. Here’s your practical guide to stay ahead of the curve and turn these requirements into a competitive
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September 2025 marked a historic milestone for Morocco: Standard & Poor’s upgraded the country’s sovereign rating to BBB-/A-3, making it the only African euro-bond issuer with investment-grade status. This upgrade opens unprecedented opportunities for foreign investors
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Morocco’s Finance Law 2025, enacted through Dahir n°1-24-65 on December 13, 2024, introduces groundbreaking tax compliance mechanisms specifically designed for multinational corporations. The new framework legalizes amicable settlement procedures, implements comprehensive electronic notification systems, and streamlines
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Morocco’s commercial courts have fundamentally transformed their operations through comprehensive digitalization, reducing dispute resolution timeframes from 300 to 120 days. This technological overhaul positions Morocco as a competitive jurisdiction for international business disputes, offering predictable timelines
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The anticipated reforms to Morocco’s Moudawana (Family Code) in 2025 will fundamentally reshape inheritance laws, creating significant implications for foreign investors’ family business structures. His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s recent endorsement of gender equality reforms signals
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Introduction: Morocco’s manufacturing operations boom creates unprecedented opportunities Morocco has emerged as Africa’s manufacturing powerhouse, with the sector contributing 26% of national exports and attracting $12.8 billion in manufacturing FDI since 2020. The kingdom’s strategic location,
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Introduction: Morocco’s Strategic Pivot to Asian Markets Morocco has emerged as the premier investment destination for Asian investors seeking to establish operations in Africa and access European markets. The kingdom’s Investment Charter 2025 specifically targets Asian
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