Imports of photographic and film related materials and products.

Activity contents

• Import of cameras, camcorders, cameras, projection cameras and any similar articles;
• Importation of photo labs;
• Importation of spare parts and consumables, and working products film, film and film development products and pictures, paper).

Authorized accessory activities

• Installation, assembly and after-sales service for imported equipment and equipment supplied to customers.

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 "Imports of photographic and film related materials and products." 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 "Imports of photographic and film related materials and products." in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.

   3 to 5 days

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