Casablanca Finance City: Gateway to North Africa for Global Business

By ClintonOur Publications

Casablanca Finance City (CFC) has established itself as North Africa’s premier financial hub, consistently ranked among Africa’s leading business centres. It attracts global headquarters, finance, fintech, and professional services firms with a compelling mix of legal and tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and world-class infrastructure. Its location offers direct connectivity to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, making it a strategic choice for companies targeting multiple regional markets.

Clinton Consultancy provides end-to-end advisory for companies establishing or expanding their footprint in CFC, combining Africa-wide experience with an understanding of Morocco’s unique regulatory and commercial environment.

Our Casablanca Finance City Services

1. Corporate & Regulatory

  • Incorporation of Moroccan entities eligible for CFC status.

  • Guidance on meeting CFC eligibility criteria for international and regional headquarters.

  • Assistance with CFC status application and approvals.

  • Corporate governance and compliance advisory to meet Moroccan and CFC-specific obligations.

  • Ongoing corporate secretarial and statutory filing services.

2. Financial & Transactional

  • Structuring of holding companies, investment platforms, and financial service entities.

  • Advice on tax incentives and treaty utilisation.

  • M&A legal coordination, cross-border transaction support, and deal execution.

  • Fund structuring for private equity, venture capital, and asset managers using CFC as a base.

3. Sector-Specific Advisory

  • Fintech licensing and compliance under Moroccan regulation.

  • Regional headquarters setup for multinational groups.

  • Structuring for trade, logistics, and regional distribution hubs.

4. Risk & Disputes

  • Commercial dispute resolution through Moroccan courts or arbitration forums.

  • Contract enforcement and cross-border recovery.

  • Asset tracing and injunctions for fraud or non-performance.

5. Strategic Services

  • Market entry feasibility studies for North and West African expansion via Morocco.

  • Policy engagement and regulatory liaison for sector-specific approvals.

  • Africa-wide coordination from a Casablanca base.

Why Choose Clinton Consultancy for CFC

Clinton Consultancy is arguably the most networked law firm and consultancy house on the African continent, with the ability to seamlessly connect Morocco’s CFC opportunities to the wider African marketplace.

Our team is UK- and Africa-trained, bringing deep lobbying expertise, multi-sector transactional experience, and bespoke advisory services tailored to each client’s goals. We model our service delivery on the Big Four consulting houses, offering comparable quality in regulatory, corporate, and strategic services — but at more competitive and accessible rates.

Many of our consultants and legal partners have worked for global leaders such as PwC, enabling us to deliver international-standard execution rooted in practical African market realities. This combination of network reach, technical depth, and client-focused flexibility makes us the trusted partner for companies entering or expanding in CFC.

Fee Categories (amounts provided upon consultation)

  • Incorporation & CFC Status Application

  • Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

  • Transaction Structuring & Due Diligence

  • Dispute Resolution & Recovery

  • Strategic Market Entry Packages

Contact Us

If you are considering Casablanca Finance City as your North African base, contact us for a confidential consultation:

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