Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools
Free activity · CNRC 506001 · Retail Distribution
Activity contents
- Retail trade services of industrial tools and tools: milling tools, ploughing and cutting of base metals, clamping keys, drilling, threading and tapping tools, tenails, clamps, brucelles and the like, piece cutters, pipe cutters and bolts, metal shears, joint cutters and similar articles, martelery, turning tools and the like;
- Other tools for hand tools or machines, etc...
Authorized accessory activities
- Sale of locks, accessories and similar articles;
- Domestic hardware.
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools" is free, no prior licence needed. Choose between auto-entrepreneur (ANAE, 5M DZD/year cap for services), sole-trader, single-member LLC (EURL) or LLC (SARL) depending on your project and number of partners.
Day 1
Step 2: CNRC registration
For SARL/EURL: notarised articles + share capital. For sole trader or auto-entrepreneur: simplified file. In every case, request the company name then the Trade Register extract from CNRC.
3 to 7 days
Step 3: Tax and social registrations
Tax ID (NIF), social ID (NIS for manager), CNAS affiliation if employees, tax card. You can immediately operate "Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools" in Algeria?
Choose your legal form (SARL/EURL/Auto-Entrepreneur), file the company name + articles at CNRC, obtain the NIF, NIS, CNAS affiliation if hiring, and tax card. UpGrowth Connect launches your company in 7 days, money-back guaranteed.
How much does it cost to incorporate for code 506001?
About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 118 610 DZD + min capital for SARL/EURL. UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees. Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD / 12 months.
Can I operate "Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools falls in a service sector eligible to the ANAE regime (cap 5M DZD/year). ANAE card in a few days, flat IFU 24 000 DZD/year, simplified CASNOS. Ideal to start solo with no capital.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 506001?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools" regulated in Algeria?
No, Retail sale of professional tools and tools for machine tools (CNRC code 506001) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
Other codes in the same group
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- Retail trade services of parts and accessories for vehicles (506003)
- Retail trade services of ball bearings (506004)
- Retail trade services of parts and accessories for cycles and motorcycles (506005)
- Tyre retail trade (506006)
- Retail sale of batteries (506007)
- Retail trade services of lubricants and industrial fats (506008)
- Retail trade services of land transport parts, parts and accessories and air and maritime navigation (506009)