Secretarial work and administrative assistance
Free activity · CNRC 609001 · Services
Activity contents
- Any secretariat work and reproduction of all (unofficial) documents;
- All translation work other than that carried out by official translators and interpreters;
- Preparation and execution of postal items;
- Assistance to public and private administrations;
- Assistance to foreign services.
Authorized accessory activities
- Photocopy, printout.
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 "Secretarial work and administrative assistance" 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 "Secretarial work and administrative assistance" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
Through the portal
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Secretarial work and administrative assistance" 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: a firm quote within 48 hours, a price locked by contract with no hidden 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 609001?
About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 148 610 DZD excluding share capital for an EURL (163 610 DZD for a SARL with two partners), whose 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 ex-tax + State fees (for an EURL: 90 000 DZD ex-tax without domiciliation, 60 000 DZD ex-tax with domiciliation at UpGrowth, plus 15 000 DZD per additional partner). Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD / 12 months.
Can I operate "Secretarial work and administrative assistance" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, Secretarial work and administrative assistance 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 609001?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Secretarial work and administrative assistance" regulated in Algeria?
No, Secretarial work and administrative assistance (CNRC code 609001) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.