Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity)
Regulated activity · CNRC 308009 · Wholesale Distribution
Activity contents
- Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices:
- Purchase, storage and transport of medical devices for their wholesale distribution and as is to pharmaceutical wholesale distribution establishments, pharmaceutical pharmacies and private and public health establishments;
- Providing, on behalf of pharmaceutical establishments and community pharmacies, services relating to its activity, in particular storage, transport, data collection and commercial promotion.
Supervisory authority
MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Type of authorization: Approval
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
The activity "Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (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
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
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 "Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.
3 to 7 days
Legal references
- Executive Decree No. 21-82 of February 23, 2021, Relating to pharmaceutical establishments and the conditions of their approval.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity)" in Algeria?
"Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY, 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 308009?
For a regulated activity like Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.
Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity)?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 308009?
The official supervisory authority for Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity) is MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.
Is the activity "Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?
Yes, Pharmaceutical establishment for the wholesale distribution of medical devices (regulated activity) (CNRC code 308009) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY is mandatory before CNRC registration.
Other codes in the same group
- Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical and veterinary products (308001)
- Wholesale trade of pharmaceutical products (regulated activity) (308002)
- Wholesale trade of veterinary medicines (regulated activity) (308003)
- Wholesale distribution of parapharmaceutical products (308004)
- Wholesale of eyewear and medical optics (308005)
- - wholesale distribution of all phytosanitary products for agricultural use. (308006)
- Wholesale trade of sensitive optical equipment (not equipped with night vision capabilities) (regulated activity) (308007)
- Wholesale of dietary, nutritional and diet products (308008)