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Ship charter (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 604640 · Services

Activity contents

  • Ship charter activities may be carried out by any natural person of Algerian nationality or any legal person under Algerian law who is a shipowner and whose main centre of activity is in the national territory.

Supervisory authority

MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORK AND TRANSPORT

Type of authorization: Authorisation

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORK AND TRANSPORT

    The activity "Ship charter (regulated activity)" is regulated. You must first build an accreditation file with the supervisory authority (articles, qualification proof, premises eligibility) before any CNRC registration.

    2 to 6 weeks

  2. Step 2: Company incorporation (LLC, single-member LLC or sole proprietorship)

    Once you hold the licence, sign the articles at the notary, declare the share capital, then request the company name + Trade Register at CNRC. For a heavy licence, a SARL/EURL is usually required over the auto-entrepreneur regime.

    7 to 10 days

  3. Step 3: Tax and social registrations

    With your trade register in hand, obtain the NIF (tax ID), NIS (social security ID for the manager), CNAS affiliation for employees, and the tax card. Your activity "Ship charter (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Ordinance No. 76-80 of 23/10/1976 on the maritime code, amended and supplemented.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Ship charter (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Ship charter (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORK AND TRANSPORT, then incorporate (SARL/EURL usually required) at CNRC, and finish with tax registrations. UpGrowth Connect handles licence + turn-key incorporation.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 604640?

For a regulated activity like Ship charter (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORK AND TRANSPORT). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Ship charter (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Ship charter (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORK AND TRANSPORT.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 604640?

The official supervisory authority for Ship charter (regulated activity) is MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORK AND TRANSPORT. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Ship charter (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Ship charter (regulated activity) (CNRC code 604640) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORK AND TRANSPORT is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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