Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items
Free activity · CNRC 302301 · Wholesale Distribution
Activity contents
- Wholesale of gold, silver and platinum jewelry, precious stones; bracelets
- Watches, stopwatches, clocks, alarm clocks, compasses, etc.;
- Wholesale trade in spare parts for watchmaking.
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items" 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 "Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items" 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 302301?
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 "Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items 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 302301?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items" regulated in Algeria?
No, Wholesale trade in watchmaking and jewelry items (CNRC code 302301) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
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