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Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 308002 · Wholesale Distribution

Activity contents

  • Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of products other than experimental drugs;
  • Purchase and storage and transportation of pharmaceutical products other than investigational drugs;
  • Providing on behalf of pharmaceutical establishments and community pharmacies services relating to its activity, in particular storage, transport, data collection and commercial promotion.

Supervisory authority

MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

Type of authorization: Approval

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

    The activity "Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (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 "Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Executive Decree No. 21-82 of February 23, 2021, Relating to pharmaceutical establishments and the conditions of their approval.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY, 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 308002?

For a regulated activity like Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 308002?

The official supervisory authority for Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity) is MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity) (CNRC code 308002) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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