Welcome to the FAQ of the Guelmim-Oued Noun Regional Investment Center, designed to provide quick answers and
simply answers all your questions. You will find there
Essential information on investor support.
This page aims to guide you through each step of your
pathways and facilitate your relationship with the CRI through
clear and accessible answers.
We support project leaders, startups, freelancers, and SMEs in the creation, development, and sustainability of their businesses. This includes: consulting, guidance, training, coaching, support in accessing financing, and connecting them with our partners.
Anyone with a project idea or an already established business in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region can benefit from our services, whether they are young people, women, graduates, Moroccans living abroad, or experienced entrepreneurs.
No, all of our support services are free for beneficiaries in the region.
No, we support all categories of entrepreneurs regardless of age.
Yes, we also support cooperatives, economic interest groups and certain associations with an economic focus.
Yes, that is possible in some cases.
Business creation will now be done online via the national business creation platform. Currently, applications are submitted manually. The Regional Investment Center (CRI) does not handle the formalities directly, but it assists project leaders in preparing their applications, guides them step-by-step in using the platform, and answers all their questions about the necessary documents, choosing a legal structure, and administrative procedures.
Yes, after submitting your application on the national platform, you can track its progress online. The CRI can help you understand the steps involved and the notifications you receive.
Generally :
The fees vary according to the legal form (Self-employed ≈ 0-200 DH; SARL ≈ 1,000 to 3,000 DH; SA ≈ 7,000 DH and more).
Generally 3 to 5 working days if the file is complete.
Yes, we have specific services to support Moroccans around the world who wish to invest in their region of origin.
Yes, our advisors can help you structure your project and write a solid business plan. However, you can easily create your business plan online through the CRI website. A business plan remains useful for securing funding or structuring your development.
Yes, we provide project leaders with standard templates and we help you adapt them to your business.
Yes, we help analyze the market, competitors, and local and national demand to strengthen the viability of your project.
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Yes, we organize mentoring and coaching sessions with experts and business leaders from the region.
Yes, we provide follow-up on your project to help you overcome any obstacles encountered after launch.
No, we do not provide direct financing, but we facilitate access to bank, public and private financing.
Yes, we help you prepare your application and present your project to our partner banks.
To have a viable project, a solid business plan and to meet the conditions set by the partner banks.
Yes, some programs give priority to women entrepreneurs, particularly in innovative and socially responsible sectors.
Yes, we regularly organize workshops on business management, digital marketing, taxation, accounting and innovation.
No, our training courses are free for beneficiaries in the region.
You can register online via our website, by phone, or by going directly to the CRI.
Yes, we organize forums, startup competitions, Masterclasses, and B2B meetings to promote networking.
We are working with our partners to provide incubation and coworking spaces in the region. Furthermore, we are currently constructing our new headquarters, which will include a dedicated space for incubating and supporting entrepreneurs.
You can register via our online announcements or by contacting the support division.
Yes, each project leader benefits from individualized support from a CRI advisor.
We monitor the project idea from conception to implementation and development.
Yes, via the national online business creation platform www.directentreprise.ma, with the support of our advisors.
Yes, a platform allows you to track the progress of your application.
Yes, you can request a virtual appointment with our advisors.
You can make an appointment via our website, by phone or directly at the CRI reception.
The CRI is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Guelmim-Oued Noun Regional Investment Center, Boulevard Al Fida, Administrative Quarter Guelmim, P.O. Box No. 202, Postal Code 81000– Location available on Google Maps
Go to www.cri-invest.ma, Click on "Create an account", enter your email address, choose a secure password and activate your account via the email you receive.
Check your login details. If not, click on "Forgot your password?" or contact your CRI advisor.
Click on "Forgot your password?" and follow the link received by email.
Check your connection, refresh the page, or log in again. Contact your advisor if the problem persists.
By email, telephone or appointment via the website or CRI-INVEST.
Yes, upon request to the Director of the CRI.
While it is still in the submission phase. After submission, contact your advisor.
Via notifications or email on CRI-INVEST, or with your advisor.
Contact your CRI advisor to check the progress.
Yes, depending on the type of project.
No, but you can file an appeal via CRI-INVEST.
After completing the scoping form on CRI-INVEST, the platform guides you automatically.
No, everything is done online.
Complete the framework form on CRI-INVEST. Incentives will be offered to you automatically.
A file that is inactive for 60 days is automatically archived.
This is a challenge to an unfavorable decision by the CRUI, filed via CRI-INVEST or with your advisor.
Following an unfavorable decision by the CRUI.
Only once.
Submit the application via CRI-INVEST with any relevant supporting documents.
Yes, via the form available on the CRI GON website.
Yes, contact your CRI advisor.
You will be notified at each stage via CRI-INVEST.
Download them from your CRI-INVEST account.
Same value as a handwritten document according to law no. 53-05.
Vary according to legal texts and type of authorization.
The documents contain a QR code with the identity of the signatory and the date of signature.
Yes, they depend on the sector of activity and the location.
Yes, use the bonus simulator on the CRI GON website. Your advisor can help you.
No, everything is done online via CRI-INVEST.
Yes, for incentives, land and administrative procedures.
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