Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity)
Regulated activity · CNRC 505020 · Retail Distribution
Activity contents
- Retail sale of specific light-signalling devices installed or intended to be installed on vehicles and emitting blue, red or orange light, in addition to normal devices, including:
- 1- special rotating lamps (gyrophars);
- 2- special flashing or sparkling lamps;
- 3- special signalling ramps.
- Retail trade services of special sound equipment
- (sirens) installed or intended to be installed, in addition to normal alarms, on vehicles of the services provided by Executive Decree No 04-381 of 28 November 2004, laying down the rules for road traffic.
- Retail trade of road traffic light-signalling devices.
Supervisory authority
MINISTRY OF THE INTERNAL
Type of authorization: Agreement
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTRY OF THE INTERNAL
The activity "Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (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 "Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.
3 to 7 days
Legal references
- Executive Decree No. 09-410 of 10/12/2009. laying down safety rules for activities relating to modified and completed sensitive equipment
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity)" in Algeria?
"Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from MINISTRY OF THE INTERNAL, 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 505020?
For a regulated activity like Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per MINISTRY OF THE INTERNAL). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.
Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity)?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTRY OF THE INTERNAL.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 505020?
The official supervisory authority for Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity) is MINISTRY OF THE INTERNAL. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.
Is the activity "Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?
Yes, Retail trade in sensitive road equipment (regulated activity) (CNRC code 505020) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTRY OF THE INTERNAL is mandatory before CNRC registration.
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