Oil drilling

Free activity · CNRC 102101 · Goods Production

Activity contents

  • Oil well drilling;
  • Natural gas well drilling;
  • Other work related to oil production;
  • Other work related to natural gas production.

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 "Oil drilling" 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 "Oil drilling" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.

    3 to 5 days

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Oil drilling" 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 102101?

About 60 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 103 610 DZD + min capital for SARL/EURL. UpGrowth Connect: 45 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees. Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +90 000 DZD / 12 months.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Oil drilling?

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

Which supervisory authority oversees code 102101?

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

Is the activity "Oil drilling" regulated in Algeria?

No, Oil drilling (CNRC code 102101) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.