Tanger Tech — Mohammed VI Technology Park in Tangier
5-Year IS Exemption · 20% IS After · R&D Tax Credits · Innovation Subsidies
Tanger Tech (Mohammed VI City) is Tangier's next-generation technology park dedicated to high-tech industries, R&D, and digital services. With 100+ hectares dedicated to innovation, Tanger Tech offers exceptional tax benefits: 5-year IS exemption then 20%, R&D tax credits, innovation subsidies, free currency exchange and capital repatriation.
Tanger Tech: Northern Morocco's Innovation Hub
Tanger Tech (Mohammed VI City) positions Tangier as a technological hub for North Africa. Resulting from a Sino-Moroccan partnership, this 100+ hectare park specializes in IT, digital services, offshoring, and high-tech industries. With 50+ companies, 5,000 jobs, and 200 million USD in investments, Tanger Tech is the ideal ecosystem for new economy businesses.
100+ ha
Area
50+
Companies
5,000+
Jobs
200M USD
Investment
Corporate Tax (IS) Exemption
Tanger Tech's tax regime is specifically designed to foster innovation and R&D:
Phase 1: Full Exemption (5 years)
IS = 0% for the first 5 years. Full exemption allowing tech startups and SMEs to focus resources on R&D and growth.
Phase 2: Preferential Rate (20%)
IS at 20% for the next 10 years, the 2026 common law rate. Well below the historical 31%.
R&D Tax Credits
200% tax deduction on Research & Development expenses. A unique benefit that considerably reduces the tax burden of innovative companies.
VAT, Customs Duties, and Tax Incentives
Tanger Tech offers a complete tax package for technology companies:
VAT and Customs
Full customs duty exemption on imported technology equipment. VAT suspended on strategic equipment purchases.
IT Training Credit
300% tax deduction on digital skills training expenses. A powerful lever to build your tech teams.
Tech Equipment
50% tax credit on technology equipment investments (servers, data centers, software, licenses).
Investment Subsidies and Innovation Programs
Tanger Tech benefits from specific support programs for technology companies:
Innov Invest Fund
Grants and repayable advances for innovative startups, up to 5 million dirhams per project. Managed by the Central Guarantee Fund (CCG).
Incubation & Acceleration
Free incubation programs with mentoring, coworking spaces, investor network access, and legal/accounting support.
Premium Infrastructure
High-speed fiber optic, Tier III certified data center, network redundancy, satellite backup links, and modern workspaces included.
Currency Freedom and Capital Repatriation
For foreign tech investors, Tanger Tech guarantees total financial freedom:
- Total freedom to transfer profits, dividends, and royalties abroad without any restrictions
- Free capital repatriation at any time, including during international fundraising rounds
- Foreign currency accounts to facilitate transactions with international clients and suppliers
- No exchange controls on international digital services
- Intellectual property protection compliant with international standards (WIPO)
Business Sectors
How to Set Up in Tanger Tech?
Project Assessment
Analysis of your tech project, eligibility for tax benefits, and identification of suitable grant programs.
Admission File
Submission to Tanger Tech: tech business plan, product roadmap, founding team CVs, financial documents. Min investment: 2M MAD, 10 jobs minimum.
Company Registration
Company formation in 5-10 days. We handle all formalities: articles of association, trade register, tax ID, CNSS affiliation.
Operational Launch
Office setup, developer recruitment, R&D and training tax credit activation. Your accounting is optimized from day one.
FAQ — Tanger Tech
What is the minimum investment for Tanger Tech?
The minimum investment is 2 million dirhams (about 200,000 USD) with a commitment to create at least 10 jobs. This is the lowest threshold among Tangier industrial zones, specifically adapted for tech startups and SMEs.
How does the 200% R&D tax credit work?
For every dirham invested in R&D, you can deduct 2 dirhams from your taxable base. Example: if you spend 500,000 MAD on R&D with a profit of 1,500,000 MAD, your taxable base is reduced to 500,000 MAD, saving 200,000 MAD in IS at 20%.
Can I do IT offshoring from Tanger Tech?
Absolutely. Tanger Tech is ideally positioned for IT offshoring: GMT+1 timezone (Europe-compatible), French and English-speaking tech workforce at competitive cost, international fiber optic, and no minimum export quota.
How do I protect my intellectual property?
Morocco has strengthened its IP legislation. You can file patents and trademarks with OMPIC. Protection complies with WIPO standards.
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