Atlantic Free Zone — Strategic Free Zone in Kenitra, Morocco
5-Year IS Exemption · 20% IS After · 0% Export VAT · 0% Customs Duties
The Atlantic Free Zone is Morocco's premier Atlantic free zone, strategically located between Rabat and Kenitra. This zone of excellence offers exceptional tax benefits for export-oriented manufacturers: full IS exemption for 5 years then 20%, VAT and customs duties exemption, free currency exchange and capital repatriation for foreign investors.
Atlantic Free Zone: Strategic Hub in Northwestern Morocco
The Atlantic Free Zone is located in Kenitra, at the heart of the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region, Morocco's second-largest economic region. Strategically positioned on the Atlantic axis between Casablanca and Tangier, this zone offers privileged access to the Moroccan market and export flows to Europe and the Americas.
350+ ha
Area
80+
Companies
15,000+
Jobs
400M USD
Investment
Corporate Tax (IS) Exemption
The Atlantic Free Zone applies the same advantageous tax regime as other Moroccan free zones:
Phase 1: Full Exemption (5 years)
IS = 0% for the first 5 years. Full exemption to focus resources on developing your industrial and commercial activity.
Phase 2: Common Law Rate (20%)
After exemption, the 20% common law rate applies. This single rate from the 2026 tax reform applies to all companies with profits below 100 million dirhams.
Minimum Contribution
During exemption: 0.25% of turnover. After: 0.50%. Minimal tax burden preserving your competitiveness.
VAT and Customs Duties
The Atlantic Free Zone offers a complete customs regime:
Export VAT: 0%
All export operations are VAT-exempt. Your products are more competitive on international markets.
Customs Duties: 0%
Total exemption on imported equipment and raw materials. Significant savings for capital-intensive industrial projects.
Suspensive Regime
Imported goods can be stored and processed with duties suspended. Taxation only applies when released for local consumption.
Investment Subsidies
The Atlantic Free Zone benefits from the Industrial Acceleration Plan investment support:
Investment Premium
Subsidies up to 20% of investment cost for job-creating, high-value-added projects under the Investment Charter.
Vocational Training
State-subsidized professional training programs with dedicated training centers in the Kenitra region.
Complete Infrastructure
Serviced land with water, electricity, sanitation, fiber optics, roads. Close to A5 highway and railway.
Currency Freedom and Capital Repatriation
The Atlantic Free Zone guarantees foreign investors complete financial freedom:
- Total freedom to transfer profits and dividends to your home country without caps or Exchange Office authorization
- Free repatriation of invested capital and capital gains at any time, including during the tax exemption period
- Foreign currency bank accounts for import/export operations
- No restrictions on financial flows related to services, royalties, and license fees
- Guaranteed stability of the exchange regime throughout your investment, under bilateral protection agreements
Business Sectors
How to Set Up in Atlantic Free Zone?
Feasibility Study
Analysis of your industrial project, optimal positioning, and tax benefit assessment.
Admission File
Application to Atlantic Free Zone: business plan, investment commitment, job projections, company statutes. Processing: 4-8 weeks.
Company Registration
Formation of your Moroccan entity in 5-10 days with all formalities.
Operational Launch
Industrial site development, recruitment, training. Accounting setup with immediate activation of all tax benefits.
FAQ — Atlantic Free Zone
What advantages does Atlantic Free Zone offer over other free zones?
Same tax benefits as TFZ or TAC (IS 0% for 5 years, 20% after, 0% customs), but with a different strategic position: proximity to Rabat (administrative capital), Casablanca (economic capital), and access to Kenitra Atlantic port. Ideal for manufacturers combining local market and export.
Does Atlantic Free Zone impose a minimum export quota?
Like all export free zones, 70% minimum of revenue must be exported. The remaining 30% can be sold on the Moroccan market, offering appreciable flexibility.
What are the conditions for an SME?
Minimum investment of 5 million dirhams with a commitment to create at least 20 jobs. These thresholds are accessible for ambitious industrial SMEs.
Is capital repatriation truly free?
Yes, repatriation is completely free, without restriction or authorization. This right is guaranteed by Moroccan export free zone regulations and bilateral investment protection agreements with 70+ countries.
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