Importation of magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards.
Free activity · CNRC 438104 · Import for Resale
Activity contents
- Importation of magnetic cards such as: satellite television cards, bank credit cards, insurance cards (chifa) with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards.
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 magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards." 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 magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards." in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Importation of magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards." 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 438104?
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 magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards.?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Importation of magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards.", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 438104?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Importation of magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards." regulated in Algeria?
No, Importation of magnetic cards with the exception of post-paid and prepaid mobile phone smart cards. (CNRC code 438104) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.