Official printing
Free activity · CNRC 615121 · Services
Activity contents
- Official printing is the task of printing, supplying and distributing official documents and publications.
- It is responsible for:
- The printing and dissemination of the Official Journal of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and other official publications of the State;
- The printing and dissemination of administrative documents and texts of general interest;
- The printing and provision of all necessary documents to public administrations, institutions and bodies;
- The printing and provision of any standardized official documents of the State, local authorities and public institutions;
- The provision, in accordance with its capacity and its burden plan, of benefits related to its purpose, to any other person under public law or private law;
- The study and promotion of any measures to improve benefits falling within the scope of its purpose;
- Official printing carries out a public service mission in accordance with the specifications for public service obligations annexed to this Decree.
- To achieve its objectives and mission, the Official Printing is authorized in accordance with the laws and regulations in force:
- To conclude, with any national or foreign institution and body, any convention relating to its object;
- To carry out any commercial operation within the framework of its mission to promote its development and expansion (and all the tasks stipulated in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of Presidential Decree No. 03-189 of 28/04/2003, reorganizing the status of official printing).
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Official printing" 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 "Official printing" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Official printing" 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 615121?
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.
Can I operate "Official printing" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, Official printing falls in a service sector eligible to the ANAE regime (cap 5M DZD/year). ANAE card in a few days, flat IFU 24 000 DZD/year, simplified CASNOS. Ideal to start solo with no capital.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 615121?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Official printing" regulated in Algeria?
No, Official printing (CNRC code 615121) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
Other codes in the same group
- Representation or commercial agency of foreign states and collectivites (615001)
- Representation or commercial agency of foreign public institutions (615002)
- Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Caci) (615003)
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry (cci) (615004)
- National Chamber of Crafts and Trades (CNAM) (615005)
- Chamber of Crafts and Crafts (cam) (615006)
- National Chamber of Agriculture (615007)
- Regional Chamber of Agriculture (615008)
- National Agency for Traditional Crafts (615009)
- Promotion of craft products (615010)
- National Social Work Equalization Fund (615011)
- National housing fund (cnl) (615012)