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Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 514201 · Retail Distribution

Activity contents

  • Retail distribution of ethyl alcohol.

Supervisory authority

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Type of authorization: Agreement

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and the timelines announced by the administrations

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

    The activity "Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)" is regulated. You must first build an accreditation file with the supervisory authority (articles, qualification proof, premises eligibility) before any CNRC registration.

    No published timing

  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.

    3 days, décret 23-169

  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 "Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    Through the portal

Legal references

Already registered?

This code is regulated: its agrément (authorisation) must be obtained before you can add it to your trade register.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, then incorporate at CNRC, and finish with tax registrations. UpGrowth Connect handles licence + turn-key incorporation.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 514201?

For a regulated activity like Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity): 83 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 156 610 DZD (EURL excluding share capital, 171 610 DZD for a SARL with two partners, i.e. 173 710 and 191 560 DZD incl. VAT, fees excl. VAT, VAT 19 % added on fees, official fees paid in your name, outside UpGrowth's invoice). The licence file filed by UpGrowth starts from 400 000 DZD excl. VAT per file (foreign client: from 8 000 USD), VAT 19 % added; the fees of DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE itself remain payable by you, in your name. 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).

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 514201?

The official supervisory authority for Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity) is DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Retail distribution of alcohol (regulated activity) (CNRC code 514201) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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