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Morocco Dotation Update: New Limits That Boost Startups & Tech

Morocco increased foreign currency allowances to support startups and digital growth. Here's what changed and why it matters.

Ilyass KarroumiJanuary 6, 2026
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Morocco has introduced major updates to its foreign currency allowance (Dotation) rules starting 2026. These changes aim to boost entrepreneurship, startups, and technology adoption.

New Dotation Limits

Individuals

Annual e-commerce allowance increased to:

  • 20,000 MAD per year (previously 15,000 MAD)

This helps freelancers and individuals pay for online tools, courses, and SaaS platforms.

Newly Created Companies

Minimum annual allowance:

  • 50,000 MAD per year

This supports startups paying for cloud services, marketing platforms, and international software.

ADD Labeled Startups

Technology startups approved by ADD can now access:

  • 2,000,000 MAD per year for foreign payments

This enables serious investment in AI tools, servers, APIs, and global platforms.

Why This Is Important

These changes:

  • Encourage startup creation
  • Support digital transformation
  • Reduce payment barriers for SaaS tools
  • Boost Morocco’s tech ecosystem

This is a strong signal that Morocco is positioning itself as a growing innovation hub.

Turn This Into Action

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