Wholesale of chemicals
Free activity · CNRC 305015 · Wholesale Distribution
Activity contents
- Wholesale trade of industrial chemicals (mineral and organic), fertilizers and phytosanitary products;
- Wholesale trade of plastic materials in primary forms, raw rubber etc.
- Wholesale of thinners for paints, glues and wallpaper adhesives.
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and the timelines announced by the administrations
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Wholesale of chemicals" 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 days, décret 23-169
Step 3: Tax and social registrations
Tax ID (NIF), social ID (NIS for manager), CNAS affiliation if employees, tax card. You can immediately operate "Wholesale of chemicals" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Wholesale of chemicals" 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. What UpGrowth Connect guarantees: a firm quote within 48 hours, a price locked by contract with no hidden fees, one point of contact from filing to collection, and a WhatsApp reply within 4 working hours. Processing times belong to the administrations. We do not promise them. We file a complete dossier the first time and tell you exactly where yours stands at every step.
How much does it cost to incorporate for code 305015?
About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 118 610 DZD excluding share capital for a SARL/EURL, whose capital is set freely by the partners in the articles of association since loi n° 15-20 of 30 December 2015. UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees. Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD / 12 months.
Can I operate "Wholesale of chemicals" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, Wholesale of chemicals falls in a service sector eligible to the ANAE regime. The annual turnover cap is 5 000 000 DZD (finance act 2023, art. 51). IFU is charged at 0,5 % of turnover (art. 282 sexies of the direct tax code, finance act 2024), with a minimum assessment of 10 000 DZD per year (art. 365 bis, finance act 2025). Simplified CASNOS affiliation. Ideal to start solo with no capital.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 305015?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Wholesale of chemicals" regulated in Algeria?
No, Wholesale of chemicals (CNRC code 305015) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
Other codes in the same group
- Wholesale of computer equipment and office machines, their accessories and supplies (305001)
- Wholesale trade of thermal and refrigeration equipment and materials (305002)
- Wholesale trade of security and protection equipment, materials and supplies (regulated activity) (305003)
- Wholesale of kitchen equipment, bakery equipment and store equipment (305004)
- Wholesale trade of transport equipment, handling equipment and machinery used in industry (305005)
- Wholesale of equipment and materials for laundry, equipment for hotels, cafes and restaurants (305006)
- Wholesale of packaging items (305007)
- Wholesale trade of measuring and weighing instruments and devices (305008)
- Wholesale trade of all materials, machines, spare parts and accessories intended for the textile industry (305009)
- Wholesale trade of all equipment and products related to the field of telecommunications, radiocommunication, their accessories and spare parts (regulated activity) (305010)
- Wholesale of machinery and equipment for construction (305011)
- Wholesale of medical-surgical devices (305012)