Bar restaurant (regulated activity)
Regulated activity · CNRC 601209 · Services
Activity contents
- Rate of any hot or cold drinks, whether alcoholic or not, to be consumed on site;
- All catering activities.
Authorized accessory activities
- Develop places and spaces for smokers outside the establishment and equip them with the necessary equipment in accordance with the regulations in force (it is strictly prohibited to display and sell tobacco products).
- Sale of matches;
- Correspondence articles;
- Information quotidians and reviews;
- Sale of items and souvenirs.
Supervisory authority
WILAYA (D.R.A.G.)
Type of authorization: License
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Obtain the licence from WILAYA (D.R.A.G.)
The activity "Bar restaurant (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
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
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 "Bar restaurant (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.
3 to 7 days
Legal references
- Decree No. 75-59 of 29 April 1975 on the administrative regulation of beverages.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Bar restaurant (regulated activity)" in Algeria?
"Bar restaurant (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from WILAYA (D.R.A.G.), 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 601209?
For a regulated activity like Bar restaurant (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per WILAYA (D.R.A.G.)). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.
Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Bar restaurant (regulated activity)?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Bar restaurant (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with WILAYA (D.R.A.G.).
Which supervisory authority oversees code 601209?
The official supervisory authority for Bar restaurant (regulated activity) is WILAYA (D.R.A.G.). This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.
Is the activity "Bar restaurant (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?
Yes, Bar restaurant (regulated activity) (CNRC code 601209) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from WILAYA (D.R.A.G.) is mandatory before CNRC registration.
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