Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity)
Regulated activity · CNRC 102305 · Goods Production
Activity contents
- Manufacture of lubricants from mixtures of mineral base oils derived from crude oil or synthetic oils or both types of oils with added chemicals called additives.
Authorized accessory activities
- Distribution of products defined in the content of the activity, intended for wholesalers, retailers and communities.
Supervisory authority
Type of authorization: Authorisation
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and the timelines announced by the administrations
Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES
The activity "Manufacturing of lubricants (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
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
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 "Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.
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Legal references
This activity needs an agrément
Regulated activity: UpGrowth builds and files your agrément file. Premises audit before the lease: 60 000 DZD excl. VAT up to 200 m², higher for technical or classified premises, 50 % deducted from the file fee if you sign the file within 3 months. The file: from 400 000 DZD excl. VAT for an Algerian company; a foreign-owned company is priced on its file. 19 % VAT on top.
Protect your brand at INAPI
The name and logo you sell under are protected only once filed at INAPI. UpGrowth handles it: prior-mark search, up to 3 classes, filing and follow-up until the certificate, from 50 000 DZD excl. VAT per trademark, INAPI fees extra at actual cost.
Already registered?
This code is regulated: its agrément (authorisation) must be obtained before you can add it to your trade register.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity)" in Algeria?
"Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES, 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 102305?
For a regulated activity like Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity): 83 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 156 610 DZD (EURL excluding share capital, 171 610 DZD for a SARL with two partners, i.e. 173 710 and 191 560 DZD incl. VAT, fees excl. VAT, VAT 19 % added on fees, official fees paid in your name, outside UpGrowth's invoice). The licence file filed by UpGrowth starts from 400 000 DZD excl. VAT per file (foreign client: from 8 000 USD), VAT 19 % added; the fees of MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES itself remain payable by you, in your name. UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD excl. VAT + official fees (for an EURL: 90 000 DZD excl. VAT without domiciliation, 60 000 DZD excl. VAT with domiciliation at UpGrowth, plus 15 000 DZD excl. VAT per additional partner).
Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity)?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 102305?
The official supervisory authority for Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity) is MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.
Is the activity "Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?
Yes, Manufacturing of lubricants (regulated activity) (CNRC code 102305) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES is mandatory before CNRC registration.
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