Full dining (restaurant) (regulated activity)

Activity contents

• Restaurant activities with a service at the table themed or specialized restaurants (exotic, etc.) offering a choice between several types of dishes;
• Cafes restaurant combining the activities of catering and selling alcoholic beverages.

Authorized accessory activities

• Develop places and spaces for smokers outside the establishment and equip them with the necessary equipment in accordance with the regulations in force (it is strictly prohibited to display and sell tobacco products).

Supervisory authority

WILAYA (D.R.A.G.)

Type of authorization: License

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from WILAYA (D.R.A.G.)

   The activity "Full dining (restaurant) (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 "Full dining (restaurant) (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

   3 to 7 days

Legal references

• Decree No. 75-59 of 29 April 1975, relating to the administrative regulation of the supply of beverages.

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