Private hospital facility (clinical and special care centre) (regulated activity)

Activity contents

• For-profit activities related to hospitalization in clinics, centres, specialized health homes (functional rehabilitation ...) and provision of various care;
• Conduct of medical examinations and analyses;
• General and specialized medicine and surgery activities including gynaecology and obstetrics and exploration activities.

Authorized accessory activities

• Manufacture and installation of eye aids.

Supervisory authority

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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 MINISTRY OF HEALTH

   The activity "Private hospital facility (clinical and special care centre) (regulated 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 "Private hospital facility (clinical and special care centre) (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

   3 to 7 days

Legal references

• Executive Decree No. 21-136 of 7 April 2021 laying down the conditions and procedures for the operation, operation and organisation of health activities of private health institutions.

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