Morocco kicked off 2025 with strong momentum in business creation, signaling a promising start to the year for entrepreneurs across the country. According to the latest monthly report from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC), a total of 8,690 new businesses were registered in January. Of these, 6,018 were corporate entities while 2,672 were sole proprietorships, highlighting a continued appetite for entrepreneurship throughout the Kingdom.
The commercial sector remains the main engine of this entrepreneurial activity, accounting for just over 36 percent of all new businesses. Construction and real estate followed closely with nearly 20 percent, while miscellaneous services made up a notable 17 percent, reflecting a wide range of new initiatives. Transport and logistics came in at 7.9 percent, with manufacturing close behind at 7.7 percent. Hospitality and food services also maintained a strong presence with just over 5 percent. At the lower end of the spectrum, the tech sector contributed 3 percent of new businesses, followed by agriculture and fisheries at 1.7 percent and financial services at 1.6 percent—still modest but consistent areas of growth.
Regionally, Casablanca-Settat continues to dominate the entrepreneurial landscape, with 2,783 new businesses launched in January alone, reinforcing its role as Morocco’s economic powerhouse. Northern and central regions also showed solid numbers, with Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima recording 1,070 new registrations, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra close behind with 1,036, and Marrakech-Safi adding 973. Meanwhile, Guelmim-Oued Noun recorded the fewest new businesses, with just 80 openings, underscoring the regional disparities in economic activity.
When it comes to legal structures, Moroccan entrepreneurs overwhelmingly favored streamlined formats. Single-member limited liability companies made up a commanding 66.5 percent of all new registrations, while traditional multi-member LLCs accounted for 33.1 percent. Larger corporate structures like public limited companies barely registered, comprising only 0.1 percent of the total—an indication that most new ventures prefer flexibility and lower administrative burdens.
