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Rail freight transport (regulation activity)

Regulated activity · CNRC 604202 · Services

Activity contents

  • Rail freight transport.

Supervisory authority

TRANSPORT MINISTER

Type of authorization: Concession

How to start this activity in Algeria

Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines

  1. Step 1: Obtain the licence from TRANSPORT MINISTER

    The activity "Rail freight transport (regulation 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 "Rail freight transport (regulation activity)" can then start lawfully.

    3 to 7 days

Legal references

  • Act No. 01-13 of 7 August 2001 on the orientation and organization of land transport, as amended and supplemented.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the activity "Rail freight transport (regulation activity)" in Algeria?

"Rail freight transport (regulation activity)" is regulated: first obtain the official licence from TRANSPORT MINISTER, 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 604202?

For a regulated activity like Rail freight transport (regulation activity): 75 000 DZD (sole proprietorship) or about 118 610 DZD (SARL/EURL excluding share capital), plus licence cost (varies per TRANSPORT MINISTER). UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees.

Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Rail freight transport (regulation activity)?

ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Rail freight transport (regulation activity)", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with TRANSPORT MINISTER.

Which supervisory authority oversees code 604202?

The official supervisory authority for Rail freight transport (regulation activity) is TRANSPORT MINISTER. This body is responsible for regulation, accreditation and oversight of the activity.

Is the activity "Rail freight transport (regulation activity)" regulated in Algeria?

Yes, Rail freight transport (regulation activity) (CNRC code 604202) is classified REGULATED. A prior licence from TRANSPORT MINISTER is mandatory before CNRC registration.

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