Quick answer
ICE has 15 positions. For certain new legal entities, OMPIC assigns it as part of the negative-certificate request; other categories follow the mechanism provided by the competent administration. ICE does not replace the Commercial Register number or tax identifier: it facilitates matching between systems.
What to check before you begin
The most frequent questions concern where to find the ICE, its format and how it differs from the Commercial Register or tax identifier. OMPIC indicates that ICE has been mandatory on certain official documents since 2016 and facilitates common identification of the business across administration systems.
This guide focuses on the action to complete: understanding the procedure, preparing the right information and switching to the official portal at the appropriate time. e-services.ma remains a private, independent website and does not replace the public administration.
Requirements and preliminary checks
- Be an entity or activity within the scope of ICE.
- For a business creation, follow the allocation process corresponding to the chosen legal form.
- For an existing company, use official search or regularization mechanisms where necessary.
Documents and information to prepare
The list below is intended to help you prepare. If the official portal displays a different or more precise list for your situation, the official list takes precedence.
- Accurate legal information about the company.
- Company name, activity and registered office.
- References for other identifiers when required for a search or regularization.
How to complete the procedure: the steps
- When creating a business, follow the DirectEntreprise/OMPIC process suited to the legal form.
- Retrieve the assigned ICE from the documents or results of the formality.
- Check that it contains the expected 15 positions.
- Use the same ICE on documents where it is required to avoid inconsistencies.
- If there is an inconsistency, correct the administrative source rather than create a new identifier.
Fees, deadlines and information that may change
ICE is an administrative identifier. Do not pay a private website to “generate” an ICE: allocation depends on the company’s official process.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Inventing or calculating an ICE yourself.
- Confusing ICE with the commercial register or tax identifier.
- Using different ICE numbers on several documents.
- Copy a third party’s identifier without checking the corresponding company name.
— ICE Maroc FAQ
How many digits does the ICE contain?
OMPIC describes an identifier consisting of 15 positions.
Who assigns the ICE?
The mechanism depends on the type of business. For certain new legal entities, OMPIC assigns the ICE as part of the negative-certificate request.
Is the ICE the commercial register?
No. The commercial register, tax identifier and ICE are separate references.
Where can a company’s ICE be found?
It appears on administrative and commercial documents where it is required; also use official search services when available.
Official sources and transparency
Sources consulted to prepare this guide:
Last editorial review: 23 August 2026. If information on this page differs from the public portal, follow the most recent official information.