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Port services company (regulation activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 604607 · Services

Activity contents

  • Operation of ports, harbour terminals and docks;
  • Maintenance, maintenance of ships (excluding repair), marine pilotage services, rolling, lighthouse signs, beacons, etc...
  • Water treatment and marine dredging;
  • Assistance, surveillance and guarding of ships;
  • Cleaning shipboard facilities and docks.
  • Disinfection of ships, warehouses and cargo degermination.

Authorized accessory activities

  • Marine expertise and audit

Supervisory authority

TRANSPORT MINISTER

Type of authorization: Authorisation

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from TRANSPORT MINISTER

    The activity "Port services company (regulation activity)" is regulated. You must first build an accreditation file with the supervisory authority (articles, qualification proof, premises eligibility) before any CNRC registration.

    2 to 6 weeks

  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. For a heavy licence, a SARL/EURL is usually required over the auto-entrepreneur regime.

    7 to 10 days

  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 "Port services company (regulation activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Executive Decree No. 20-348 of 23 November 2020 laying down the conditions for carrying out activities auxiliary to maritime transport, as amended.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Port services company (regulation activity)" in Algeria?

"Port services company (regulation activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from TRANSPORT MINISTER, then incorporate (SARL/EURL usually required) at CNRC, and finish with tax registrations. UpGrowth Connect handles licence + turn-key incorporation.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 604607?

For a regulated activity like Port services company (regulation activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per TRANSPORT MINISTER). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Port services company (regulation activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Port services company (regulation activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with TRANSPORT MINISTER.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 604607?

The official supervisory authority for Port services company (regulation activity) is TRANSPORT MINISTER. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Port services company (regulation activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Port services company (regulation activity) (CNRC code 604607) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from TRANSPORT MINISTER is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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