Export of unmanned aircraft systems on board, spare parts and accessories of unmanned aircraft systems on board (regulated activity)

Activity contents

• Export of unmanned aircraft systems on board;
• Export of parts and accessories of unmanned aircraft systems on board;
• Export of products, equipment and means related to unmanned aircraft systems on board.

Supervisory authority

MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

Type of authorization: Agreement

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

   The activity "Export of unmanned aircraft systems on board, spare parts and accessories of unmanned aircraft systems on board (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 "Export of unmanned aircraft systems on board, spare parts and accessories of unmanned aircraft systems on board (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

   3 to 7 days

Legal references

• -Interdepartmental Order of 08 September 2025 fixing the conditions and procedures for the manufacture, acquisition, import, export, sale, maintenance, rental, provision of service, transfer and reform of aircraft systems without pilot on board.

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