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Towing and rescue of ships

Free activity · CNRC 604610 · Services

Activity contents

  • Towing and rescue of ships and floating gear

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 "Towing and rescue of ships" 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 "Towing and rescue of ships" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.

    Through the portal

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Towing and rescue of ships" 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 604610?

About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 148 610 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 (for a SARL/EURL: 90 000 DZD ex-tax without domiciliation, 60 000 DZD ex-tax with domiciliation at UpGrowth). Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD / 12 months.

Can I operate "Towing and rescue of ships" as an ANAE auto-entrepreneur?

Yes, Towing and rescue of ships 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 604610?

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

Is the activity "Towing and rescue of ships" regulated in Algeria?

No, Towing and rescue of ships (CNRC code 604610) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.

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