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Watchmaking

Free activity · CNRC 105601 · Goods Production

Activity contents

  • Manufacture of watches, chronometers, clocks, clocks, alarm clocks and others;
  • Manufacture of clock movement control devices and counters;
  • Manufacture of watchmaking supplies: watch movements and boxes, clocks, clocks, alarm clocks and other supplies;
  • Manufacture of special tools for watchmaking.

Authorized accessory activities

  • Distribution of products defined in the content of the activity, intended for wholesalers, retailers and communities.

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Choose the right legal form

    The activity "Watchmaking" is free, no prior licence needed. Choose between auto-entrepreneur (ANAE, 5M DZD/year cap for services), sole-trader, single-member LLC (EURL) or LLC (SARL) depending on your project and number of partners.

    Day 1

  2. Step 2: CNRC registration

    For SARL/EURL: notarised articles + share capital. For sole trader or auto-entrepreneur: simplified file. In every case, request the company name then the Trade Register extract from CNRC.

    3 to 7 days

  3. Step 3: Tax and social registrations

    Tax ID (NIF), social ID (NIS for manager), CNAS affiliation if employees, tax card. You can immediately operate "Watchmaking" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.

    3 to 5 days

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Watchmaking" in Algeria?

Choose your legal form (SARL/EURL/Auto-Entrepreneur), file the company name + articles at CNRC, obtain the NIF, NIS, CNAS affiliation if hiring, and tax card. UpGrowth Connect launches your company in 7 days, money-back guaranteed.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 105601?

About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 118 610 DZD + min capital for SARL/EURL. UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees. Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD / 12 months.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Watchmaking?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Watchmaking", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 105601?

This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.

Is the activity "Watchmaking" regulated in Algeria?

No, Watchmaking (CNRC code 105601) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.

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