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Import of equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables

Free activity · CNRC 448501 · Import for Resale

Activity contents

  • Import of measuring equipment, equipment and instruments and weighing for scientific, industrial and commercial use;
  • Import of equipment, instruments and apparatus for all types of laboratories and for all types of analyses: physical, chemical, microbiological, bacteriological.
  • Import of scientific equipment, research and experimental equipment and all articles, instruments and tools for teaching or training;
  • Import of scientific equipment, apparatus and any instruments for quality control and laboratories, including their accessories, spare parts and consumables (including chemical reagents, except for controlled chemical products or materials);
  • Importation of teaching materials;
  • Importation of analytical water purification systems;
  • Import of analytical systems for scientific research and development.

Authorized accessory activities

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

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and the timelines announced by the administrations

  1. Step 1: Choose the right legal form

    The activity "Import of equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables" 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 days, décret 23-169

  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 "Import of equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.

    Through the portal

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Import of equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables" 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. What UpGrowth Connect guarantees: a firm quote within 48 hours, a price locked by contract with no hidden fees, one point of contact from filing to collection, and a WhatsApp reply within 4 working hours. Processing times belong to the administrations. We do not promise them. We file a complete dossier the first time and tell you exactly where yours stands at every step.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 448501?

About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 118 610 DZD excluding share capital for a SARL/EURL, whose capital is set freely by the partners in the articles of association since loi n° 15-20 of 30 December 2015. 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 equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Import of equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 448501?

This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.

Is the activity "Import of equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables" regulated in Algeria?

No, Import of equipment and materials for testing, scientific research, weighing, measuring and physical and chemical analysis, including accessories, spare parts and consumables (CNRC code 448501) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.

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