Seed production (regulated activity)

Activity contents

• Production of cereal seeds and germs;
• Production of seeds of market gardening plants and plants (potatoes, dried vegetables, mushrooms, etc.);
• Production of seeds of aleaginous plants and other industrial crops;
• Production of fodder seeds for sowing.

Authorized accessory activities

• Distribution of products defined in the content of the activity, intended for wholesalers, retailers and communities.

Supervisory authority

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

Type of authorization: Approval

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

   The activity "Seed production (regulated activity)" is regulated. You must first build an accreditation file with the supervisory authority (articles, qualification proof, premises eligibility) before any CNRC registration.

   2 to 6 weeks

2. Step 2: Company incorporation (LLC, single-member LLC or sole proprietorship)

   Once you hold the licence, sign the articles at the notary, declare the share capital, then request the company name + Trade Register at CNRC. For a heavy licence, a SARL/EURL is usually required over the auto-entrepreneur regime.

   7 to 10 days

3. Step 3: Tax and social registrations

   With your trade register in hand, obtain the NIF (tax ID), NIS (social security ID for the manager), CNAS affiliation for employees, and the tax card. Your activity "Seed production (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

   3 to 7 days

Legal references

• Executive Decree No. 07-100 of 03/29/2007, Setting the conditions of approval for the exercise of production, multiplication or wholesale and semi-wholesale sales of seeds and plants as well as the terms of its granting.

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