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Service stations (regulated activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 604611 · Services

Activity contents

  • Storage and distribution of petroleum products.

Authorized accessory activities

  • All washing, lubrication, emptying of cars and rolling machines;
  • Sale of motor cooling liquids and special water for radiators;
  • Vulcanization, recharge of batteries;
  • Sale of tyres, accessories and spare parts for vehicles;
  • Butane gas deposition;
  • Sale of road maps and travel guides;
  • Retreading, balancing and parallelism

Supervisory authority

MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINES

Type of authorization: Prior agreement

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINES

    The activity "Service stations (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 "Service stations (regulated activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Executive Decree No. 15-57 of 08/02/2015 laying down the conditions and procedures for carrying out the activities of storage and/or distribution of petroleum products.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Service stations (regulated activity)" in Algeria?

"Service stations (regulated activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINES, then incorporate (SARL/EURL usually required) at CNRC, and finish with tax registrations. UpGrowth Connect handles licence + turn-key incorporation.

How much does it cost to incorporate for code 604611?

For a regulated activity like Service stations (regulated activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINES). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Service stations (regulated activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Service stations (regulated activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINES.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 604611?

The official supervisory authority for Service stations (regulated activity) is MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINES. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Service stations (regulated activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Service stations (regulated activity) (CNRC code 604611) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINES is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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