Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 501115 · Retail Distribution

Activity contents

  • Retail sale of alcoholic beverages to take away

Supervisory authority

WILAYA

Type of authorization: License

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from WILAYA

    The activity "Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (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 "Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Decree No. 75-59 of 29 April 1975, relating to the administrative regulation of beverage outlets.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from WILAYA, 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 501115?

For a regulated activity like Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity): 60 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 103 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per WILAYA). UpGrowth Connect: 45 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with WILAYA.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 501115?

The official supervisory authority for Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity) is WILAYA. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Retail sale of alcoholic beverages (regulated activity) (CNRC code 501115) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from WILAYA is mandatory before CNRC registration.