Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture.
Free activity · CNRC 449101 · Import for Resale
Activity contents
- Import of books, books, journals and periodicals of scientific, technical, specialized, general culture and all educational materials;
- Import of global land maps and all educational materials and devices.
Authorized accessory activities
- After-sales arrangements and services
- Subscriptions web support.
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture." 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 "Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture." in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture." 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 449101?
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 Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture.?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture.", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 449101?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture." regulated in Algeria?
No, Import of books, textbooks, books and journals of scientific or general culture. (CNRC code 449101) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.