Barter trade
Free activity · CNRC 301123 · Wholesale Distribution
Activity contents
- Barter trade of all goods appearing on the list annexed to the interministerial decree of July 2, 2020, setting the conditions and modalities for exercising border barter trade and the lists of goods subject to exchange with the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger.
- In the wilayas of Adrar, Illizi, Tamenghasset and Tindouf in accordance with the conditions cited in the aforementioned decree.
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Barter trade" 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 "Barter trade" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Barter trade" 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 301123?
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 "Barter trade" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, Barter trade 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 301123?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Barter trade" regulated in Algeria?
No, Barter trade (CNRC code 301123) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
Other codes in the same group
- Wholesale of non-alcoholic drinks (301101)
- Wholesale of alcoholic beverages (301102)
- Wholesale trade of condimented or peeled vegetables (301104)
- Wholesale trade of milk, dairy products and eggs (301105)
- Wholesale of dates and candied fruits (301106)
- Wholesale of bakery and pastry products (301107)
- Wholesale of dried vegetables and flour milling products (301108)
- Wholesale of food canning products (301109)
- Wholesale trade of animal, vegetable and other fatty oils (301110)
- Wholesale trade in biscuits, chocolate and confectionery (301111)
- Fruit and vegetable wholesale agent (regulated activity) (301112)
- Wholesale trade of products related to human food (301113)