Maître Moulay El Mahdi Khouiammi
Your Notary in Marrakech
Day-to-day operations of a business: everything you need to know
A business is a collection of tangible elements (such as equipment, inventory, etc.) and intangible elements (such as clientele, lease rights, brand name, etc.) that enable the exercise of a commercial or industrial activity.
Sale of a business
The sale of a business is a common transaction that requires the involvement of a notary. The notary is responsible for drawing up the deeds of sale, verifying the validity of the transaction, and ensuring that all legal and tax obligations are met. The notary fees are generally paid by the buyer.
Bail commercial
A commercial lease is a rental agreement that allows a business owner to rent premises for their commercial activity. Commercial leases are subject to specific regulations and can be established for a minimum term of nine years. A notary may be consulted for the drafting and signing of the commercial lease.
Business management
Business management allows a business owner to entrust the management of their business to a third party in exchange for payment. Consulting a notary is often recommended for drafting and signing the business management contract. Indeed, the notary can ensure the legal validity of the contract and safeguard the interests of both parties.
Business creation
Setting up a business is a common operation that requires completing various legal and administrative formalities. A notary may be called upon to draft and sign the incorporation documents and to register the business with the commercial register.
Other routine business transactions requiring the involvement of a notary ↓
- Sale of a business: A notary can be consulted for the drafting and signing of the business sale agreement. This agreement allows the transfer of ownership of the business to a third party.
- Commercial leases: The notary can also be involved in drafting and signing the commercial lease, which is the rental contract for commercial premises for the operation of a business.
- Pledge of business assets: A pledge is a security interest taken on the business assets to guarantee the payment of a debt. A notary can be involved in drafting and signing the pledge agreement.
- Land registration: During a transfer of a business, the notary is responsible for carrying out the land registration formality, which consists of registering the deed of sale with the tax authorities.
- Business valuation: The notary can also intervene in the valuation of a business, in order to determine its market value.
- Intellectual property rights: In the context of the sale of a business, the notary can intervene to ensure that intellectual property rights are properly transferred with the business, such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, etc.
- Transfer of business assets abroad: The notary can also intervene for transfers of business assets abroad, ensuring compliance with the tax and legal rules of the destination country.
