Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard
Free activity · CNRC 104220 · Goods Production
Activity contents
- Manufacture of paper pulp: esparto, wood straw, etc.
- Manufacture of printing and writing paper (newspaper, peel paper, etc.), wrapping paper (ordinary, kraft, etc.), cigarette paper, compact cardboard, non-woven fabrics of cellulosic origin, paper for articles for sanitary or domestic use, cellulose wadding, other paper and cardboard for industrial and miscellaneous use (Cellophane paper, bitumen paper, etc.).
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 the timelines announced by the administrations
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard" 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
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 days, décret 23-169
Step 3: Tax and social registrations
Tax ID (NIF), social ID (NIS for manager), CNAS affiliation if employees, tax card. You can immediately operate "Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
Through the portal
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard" 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. What UpGrowth Connect guarantees: a firm quote within 48 hours, a price locked by contract with no hidden fees, one point of contact from filing to collection, and a WhatsApp reply within 4 working hours. Processing times belong to the administrations. We do not promise them. We file a complete dossier the first time and tell you exactly where yours stands at every step.
How much does it cost to incorporate for code 104220?
About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 118 610 DZD excluding share capital for a SARL/EURL, whose capital is set freely by the partners in the articles of association since loi n° 15-20 of 30 December 2015. 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 Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 104220?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard" regulated in Algeria?
No, Manufacture of pulp and paper and cardboard (CNRC code 104220) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
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