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 realistic timelines
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 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 "Detailed distribution of medical devices" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
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. UpGrowth Connect launches your company in 7 days, money-back guaranteed.
How much does it cost to incorporate for code 512104?
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 "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 (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 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.