Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts.
Free activity · CNRC 430102 · Import for Resale
Activity contents
- Importation of clocks, watches, alarm clocks, barometer clocks, stopwatches, thermometers, compasses, wristwatches;
- Importation of parking meters and time counters and similar timekeeping devices with mechanical or electronic operation;
- Importation of complete, unassembled or partially assembled watch movements;
- Importation of cages and cabinets of watchmaking devices, their accessories and parts;
- Importation of accessories, spare parts and consumables.
Authorized accessory activities
- Installation, assembly and after-sales service for imported equipment and materials supplied to customers.
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts." 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 to 7 days
Step 3: Tax and social registrations
Tax ID (NIF), social ID (NIS for manager), CNAS affiliation if employees, tax card. You can immediately operate "Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts." in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts." 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 430102?
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 Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts.?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts.", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 430102?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts." regulated in Algeria?
No, Importation of horological articles, clock movements and time control devices, their parts, accessories and spare parts. (CNRC code 430102) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.