How To Legally Create A Company (Startup) In Algeria

The first step in registering a company is to choose the company name (naming). You need to go to the National Center for Commercial Registration (CNRC) to submit a "Recherche d antériorité" request, which is done by filling out a document containing 4 names for your company in case these names have already been taken. (These names should not contain numbers or special characters). The price is 700 Algerian Dinars (using a card), or 800 Algerian Dinars in cash. Important: (Take your Dahabia card with you to pay for everything using your card so you don’t have to make payments at the banks in person).

After the naming document, you need a lease document for the company’s office (this is required for all types of companies like EURL, SARL, SPA, except for SPAS companies where you can use your residence as the office). This document is a contract between you and the owner of the office you will be renting, proving that they have rented the office to you. This document is prepared by a notary. The price (depends on the notary) ranges from 15,000 to 28,000 Algerian Dinars.

Next, you need the agreement document or "Le Status" , which defines the company’s agreement and outlines the partners, the general manager, the shares, the company’s business activity codes (you can get them from https://sidjilcom.cnrc.dz/ && https://sidjilcom.cnrc.dz/web/sidjilcom/nomenclature-de-vos-activites), and the capital (depending on the type of company you’ve chosen, for example, an EURL can have a capital of only 10,000 Algerian Dinars, and it can be increased later). The price (depends on the notary) ranges from 15,000 to 28,000 Algerian Dinars.

Publishing the announcement in the Official Journal (Bulletin Officiel des Annonces Légales : BOAL) is done by a notary. After completing all the previous documents, you can go to create the commercial register. Go to your local CNRC center with all the documents you’ve prepared (Status, lease contract, dénomination, BOAL), and they will send you to buy a stamp from the tax office (4,000 Algerian Dinars). Then, the process will begin. They will review your documents, and you will pay 250 Algerian Dinars for each business activity code you choose in the commercial register. You will fill out a document to enter your information (name, phone, email, etc.), for the price of 7,000 Algerian Dinars.

After that, everything will be ready, and the commercial register will be available in a few days (depending on your wilaya). Congratulations! You officially have a company. Price : 4,000 Algerian Dinars + 250 Algerian Dinars * number of codes + 7,000 Algerian Dinars. After receiving the commercial register, you have 30 days to declare your commercial activity at the tax office, and 10 days to register with the insurance (CASNOS or CNAS). Registering with insurance grants you social security and allows you to obtain a health insurance card. Price for the first year: 32,400 Algerian Dinars. You also need to declare your commercial activity at the tax office, where you will fill out and stamp a document Note: For this step, you need to create a company stamp (go to a store that makes them, with a copy of the commercial register, and it will only take a few minutes). Tax Identification Number (NIF): You can apply for it yourself by registering on the site: https://nifenligne.mfdgi.gov.dz Or, if you are afraid of making a mistake, you can go to an internet café or a specialized store to obtain it (price: around 500 Algerian Dinars). Statistical Identification Number (NIS): To obtain the NIS, you need to visit the regional office based on your place of residence. Create a bank account: You need a bank account to receive payments for your company. This account will be the official bank account of your company. You can choose any bank you want for this purpose, so pick the one that offers the best benefits for you. Finally, to manage your files and taxes properly, you should hire an accountant so you can follow up on your mandatory files and avoid any issues. Note : All Information Mentioned In This Article Is From 2024.