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News agency

Regulated activity · CNRC 605013 · Services

Activity contents

  • All Activities for the collection, synthesis and dissemination of written, photographic and audio-visual information for the media.

Supervisory authority

ELECTRONIC PRESS AUTHORITY

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 ELECTRONIC PRESS AUTHORITY

    The activity "News agency" 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 "News agency" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Executive Decree No. 20-332 of 22 November 2020, fixing the procedures for carrying out the online information activity and the dissemination of development or rectification on the electronic site.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "News agency" in Algeria?

"News agency" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from ELECTRONIC PRESS AUTHORITY, 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 605013?

For a regulated activity like News agency: 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per ELECTRONIC PRESS AUTHORITY). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for News agency?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "News agency", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with ELECTRONIC PRESS AUTHORITY.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 605013?

The official supervisory authority for News agency is ELECTRONIC PRESS AUTHORITY. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "News agency" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, News agency (CNRC code 605013) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from ELECTRONIC PRESS AUTHORITY is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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