As someone with a remote job, it’s crucial to acknowledge that your employer doesn’t have a legal entity in Morocco, making it your responsibility to establish the necessary legal structure.

While exploring options, you may come across “portage salariale” as one way to handle your salary transactions. These companies receive your salary from your employer, deduct a fee (typically between 5-12%, depending on the chosen package), and then transfer the remaining amount to you.

Is the Portage Salariale legal?

On the surface, this arrangement may seem legally sound. However, it’s important to note that it is, in fact, illegal.

Here’s why:

While having a company manage your administrative and legal responsibilities is not inherently illegal, the fees charged by these entities are unrealistically low to comply with legal standards.

For instance, dividends alone incur a 15% tax, and when combined with other taxes, the total tax burden reaches approximately 30-35%. It is implausible for these companies to operate legally while charging a mere 5-12% fee.

In reality, these entities often resort to questionable business practices to avoid taxes, employing tactics such as generating false invoices and excessive use of cash.

You might argue, “It’s the company’s problem, not mine.“

However, relying on a company engaged in such practices poses risks for you too. If the company faces legal repercussions, your financial situation could be adversely affected.

If you choose to pursue this route, be aware that it is not a legal option, and proceed at your own risk.

What’s the legal way of working remotely from Morocco?

It’s essential to understand that there are only two legal ways to work remotely from Morocco: obtaining the auto-entrepreneur status or establishing your own company.

Detailed information about these solutions is available on this page, and for a comprehensive guide, refer to my ebook, ensuring you can work legally without complications.

Save yourself the trouble of figuring it out alone—I’ve done the groundwork for you.