Detailed distribution of medical devices
Free activity · CNRC 512104 · Retail Distribution
Activity contents
- Retail distribution of medical devices.
- The medical device is any apparatus, instrument, equipment, material or product, except products of human origin, or other article used alone or in combination, including accessories and software used in its operation, for use in humans for medical purposes.
- Medical devices shall also be considered as those used in in vitro diagnosis: products, reagents, materials, instruments and systems, their components and accessories, as well as containers for samples, specifically intended for use in vitro, alone or in combination, in the examination of samples from the human body, in order to provide information concerning a physiological or pathological state, known or potential, or a congenital anomaly, to control therapeutic measures, or to determine the safety of a sample of elements of the human body or its compatibility with potential recipients (in accordance with the provisions of Articles 212 and 213 of Law No 18-11 of 2 July 2018 on health ).
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 "Detailed distribution of medical devices" 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 "Detailed distribution of medical devices" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
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Already registered?
Add this code to your trade register: from 90 000 DZD excl. VAT (19% VAT on top), official CNRC fees paid in your name.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Detailed distribution of medical devices" 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: an instant quote as soon as we have all your information, a price locked by contract with no hidden fees (19 % VAT added on 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 512104?
About 83 000 DZD for a sole proprietorship, or 156 610 DZD excluding share capital for an EURL (171 610 DZD for a SARL with two partners, i.e. 173 710 and 191 560 DZD incl. VAT), official fees included, paid in your name, outside UpGrowth's invoice (fees excl. VAT, VAT 19 % added on fees). The share 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 excl. VAT + official fees (for an EURL: 90 000 DZD excl. VAT without domiciliation, 60 000 DZD excl. VAT with domiciliation at UpGrowth, plus 15 000 DZD excl. VAT per additional partner). Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD excl. VAT for 12 months (178 500 DZD incl. VAT), plus 10 000 DZD for the domiciliation contract at the notary. For a foreign company: domiciliation in Algiers, from USD 2 400 a year.
Can I operate "Detailed distribution of medical devices" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, Detailed distribution of medical devices 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 512104?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Detailed distribution of medical devices" regulated in Algeria?
No, Detailed distribution of medical devices (CNRC code 512104) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
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