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Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 434201 · Import for Resale

Activity contents

  • Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products, with a view to their resale as is, which include:
  • Medications;
  • Medicinal chemicals;
  • Galenic products;
  • Raw materials for pharmaceutical use;
  • Dietary foods intended for special medical purposes;
  • All other products necessary for human medicine (in accordance with the provisions of articles 207 and 208 of law no. 18-11 of July 2, 2018, relating to health).
  • Importation for resale as is of raw materials and/or conditioning and packaging products;

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

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

    The activity "Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (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 "Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • -Article 207 of law n°18-11 of 02/07/2018, modified and supplemented, relating to health.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (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 434201?

For a regulated activity like Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (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 importing pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 434201?

The official supervisory authority for Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (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 importing pharmaceutical products (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Pharmaceutical establishment importing pharmaceutical products (regulated activity) (CNRC code 434201) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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