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Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 605009 · Services

Activity contents

  • Operation of theatres, theatres and concert halls;
  • Discotheque operation.

Authorized accessory activities

  • Operation of recording studios.

Supervisory authority

WILAYA

Type of authorization: Authorisation

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and the timelines announced by the administrations

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from WILAYA

    The activity "Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)" is regulated. You must first build an accreditation file with the supervisory authority (articles, qualification proof, premises eligibility) before any CNRC registration.

    No published timing

  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.

    3 days, décret 23-169

  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 "Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    Through the portal

Legal references

Opening an entertainment or performance venue: decree 05-207

The wali's authorisation, the public inquiry, the dossier and the cahier des charges, article by article.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from WILAYA, then incorporate at CNRC, and finish with tax registrations. UpGrowth Connect handles licence + turn-key incorporation.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 605009?

For a regulated activity like Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per WILAYA). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with WILAYA.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 605009?

The official supervisory authority for Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity) is WILAYA. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Operating entertainment, recreation and other entertainment (regulated activity) (CNRC code 605009) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from WILAYA is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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