Self-employed cap: MAD 200,000 or 500,000?
The self-employed cap depends on your activity: MAD 200,000 for services, MAD 500,000 for trade, industry and crafts. Understanding these thresholds and your downstream options is essential for managing your activity.
What is the exact cap?
For services, the annual cap is MAD 200,000 of collected revenue. For trade, industry and crafts, the cap is MAD 500,000.
The cap is calculated on a calendar year (January–December). It includes all revenue from your declared activity, regardless of client origin — Morocco, France, Europe or elsewhere.
The historical “500,000 cap” URL reflects the trade threshold; for consultants and developers in services, the critical limit is MAD 200,000. Check your activity code to apply the correct cap.
How to track remaining margin
Simple formula: Remaining margin = Applicable cap − cumulative revenue collected since 1 January. At MAD 18,000/month in services, you reach MAD 200,000 in about 11 months.
Our cap calculator includes activity type (services vs trade), revenue already collected and monthly projection to estimate months until the threshold.
Set an internal alert at 60% of the cap: that is when to compare umbrella company and company creation — not when deregistration is imminent.
What happens when you reach it
Exceeding the cap triggers automatic deregistration from self-employed status. You can no longer invoice under this regime and must switch to another form of practice.
Deregistration can occur mid-year if cumulative revenue exceeds the threshold. Anticipate your trajectory from 60–70% of the cap to avoid billing interruption.
Failing to anticipate exposes you to a period without valid status while you regularise, choose a new framework and set up contracts.
Your options after the cap
Creating a company (LLC, single-member LLC): classic route for durable activity, with full accounting, accountant and broader tax obligations.
WEEPO umbrella company: flexible alternative without company creation — invoice through WEEPO, employment contract and full employee CNSS coverage.
The choice depends on volume, clients (local or foreign), social protection needs and appetite for administrative management.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cap on a rolling 12-month basis?
No, it applies to the current calendar year. All revenue collected between January and December is taken into account.
Is the cap MAD 500,000 for all activities?
No. MAD 200,000 for services, MAD 500,000 for trade, industry and crafts.
Can you request an exemption to exceed the cap?
No, the cap is a legal limit of the status. Beyond it, you must change your practice regime.
Does umbrella company have a revenue cap?
No, umbrella company is not subject to AE caps (MAD 200,000 / 500,000). That is one of its strengths for growing consultants.
How do I anticipate approaching the cap?
Use our cap calculator and read our guide on exceeding the cap to prepare your transition in advance.
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