National testing laboratory
Free activity · CNRC 615069 · Services
Activity contents
- The laboratory shall be responsible for:
- Ensure conformity of products through analysis, testing and testing;
- Carry out the various types of analyses, tests and tests, in particular mechanical, chemical or electromagnetic, thermal, acoustic, optical, electrical safety and fire behaviour, material ageing, corrosion resistance and food compatibility, as well as the ability to use, perform and promote the quality of products and services;
- Promote and develop the provision of analytical, testing and testing services to meet the needs of economic operators;
- Provide training and information on monitoring, analysis, testing and testing on product safety and environmental protection for the benefit of laboratories and bodies related to its purpose;
- Participate in the development of national expertise in conformity control;
- Contribute to the functioning of the product safety and safety alert network in relation to the authorized control structures and bodies;
- To ensure the provision of analysis, testing and/or expertise and to this end it may pass agreements (in accordance with the provisions of Articles 04.05.06 of Executive Decree No. 15-122 of 14 May 2015 establishing, carrying out, organising and operating the national testing laboratory).
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and the timelines announced by the administrations
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "National testing laboratory" 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 days, décret 23-169
Step 3: Tax and social registrations
Tax ID (NIF), social ID (NIS for manager), CNAS affiliation if employees, tax card. You can immediately operate "National testing laboratory" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "National testing laboratory" 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 615069?
About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 148 610 DZD excluding share capital for an EURL (163 610 DZD for a SARL with two partners), 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 (for an EURL: 90 000 DZD ex-tax without domiciliation, 60 000 DZD ex-tax with domiciliation at UpGrowth, plus 15 000 DZD per additional partner). Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD / 12 months.
Can I operate "National testing laboratory" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?
Yes, National testing laboratory falls in a service sector eligible to the ANAE regime. The annual turnover cap is 5 000 000 DZD (finance act 2023, art. 51). IFU is charged at 0,5 % of turnover (art. 282 sexies of the direct tax code, finance act 2024), with a minimum assessment of 10 000 DZD per year (art. 365 bis, finance act 2025). Simplified CASNOS affiliation. Ideal to start solo with no capital.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 615069?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "National testing laboratory" regulated in Algeria?
No, National testing laboratory (CNRC code 615069) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
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