Import of metals, metal and steel products.
Free activity · CNRC 427401 · Import for Resale
Activity contents
- Importation of basic products presented in the form of shot or powder (alloyed or unalloyed pig iron, spiegel cast iron, ferroalloy, ferrous products, steel);
- Importation of non-ferrous metals (aluminum and aluminum articles, copper and copper articles) packaged in plates, bars and profiles, and intended for all uses;
- Import of iron and non-alloy steel in ingots,
- In bars, in profiles, in wires of semi-finished products, flat-rolled products, lime-plated products, coated or not;
- Importation of flat-rolled products, wires, bars, profiles, ingots, and semi-finished products
- Stainless steel;
- Importation of works made of iron, cast iron or steel (tubes, pipes, piping accessories, tanks, wells, wire mesh, mesh, sheets, screws).
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 metals, metal and steel 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
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 metals, metal and steel products." in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Import of metals, metal and steel products." 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 427401?
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 metals, metal and steel products.?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Import of metals, metal and steel products.", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 427401?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Import of metals, metal and steel products." regulated in Algeria?
No, Import of metals, metal and steel products. (CNRC code 427401) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
Other codes in the same group
- Import of equipment and materials related to the mining sector. (427101)
- Import of accessories, spare parts and consumables of equipment and materials related to the mining sector (427102)
- Import of products related to mining. (427201)
- Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry (427301)
- Import of accessories, spare parts and consumables for equipment and materials related to the metal industry. (427302)
- Import of galvanized or stainless steel sheets (427402)