Who is concerned by CASNOS registration in Algeria?

CASNOS covers all self-employed workers: traders, craftspeople, liberal professions, farmers, carriers and auto-entrepreneurs. Registration is mandatory within 10 days of the start of the activity.

What is the CASNOS 2026 contribution rate?

The overall rate is 15% (7.5% social insurance + 7.5% retirement) applied to an annual base that can be neither lower than the annual SNMG nor higher than 20 times that amount, under article 14 of décret exécutif 15-289 as rewritten by décret exécutif 26-257. With the SNMG at 24,000 DZD a month, the base runs from 288,000 DZD to 5,760,000 DZD, i.e. an annual contribution of 43,200 DZD to 864,000 DZD. Both figures are derived from the SNMG in force and are not written in the decree.

Is the CASNOS minimum still 32,400 DZD?

No. 32,400 DZD derived from an 18,000 DZD monthly SNMG that predates June 2020. Since the SNMG moved to 24,000 DZD a month on 1 January 2026 and décret exécutif 26-257 indexed the base on it, the derived minimum is 43,200 DZD a year. The decree applies from 23 July 2026 with no retroactive effect: a counter still charging 32,400 DZD is applying a transition practice, not the indexed floor.

What contribution applies in the first and the third year?

In the first year of activity the base is set at the annual SNMG, i.e. a contribution of 43,200 DZD. From the third year, the contribution can no longer be lower than the average contribution of people carrying on the same activity in the same wilaya the previous year. That amount is set by an arrêté of the minister in charge of social security, activity by activity and wilaya by wilaya, and those arrêtés are unpublished so far.

How do I register with CASNOS?

Submit your file to the CASNOS agency of your wilaya or via the one-stop desk. Registration form + trade register + identity document + existence certificate from the tax authorities + sector-specific authorizations if applicable.

How do I make a CASNOS application online?

The registration file is submitted at the CASNOS agency of your wilaya. The official website www.casnos.com.dz gives access to the fund's online services and to practical information for preparing the application.

What CASNOS contribution applies to an auto-entrepreneur?

The auto-entrepreneur benefits from a special flat contribution of 24,000 DZD per year, specific to this status. They may also opt for a contribution of 15% of declared income, up to the maximum base.

What documents are needed for CASNOS registration?

Signed registration form, copy of the RC (natural person) or RC + articles of association (legal entity), DGI existence certificate, craftsman/carrier card if applicable, copy of the CNI and identity photo.

What penalties apply for late registration?

A penalty of 11% of the amount due in the first month of delay, then 1% for each additional month. Registration must be requested within 10 working days of the effective start of the activity.

What is the CASNOS Chifa card?

The Chifa card is the health-insurance card that allows reimbursement of care through third-party payment at pharmacies and contracted facilities. It is issued after CASNOS registration.

Can you switch from CASNOS to CNAS if you become an employee?

Yes. If you stop your self-employed activity to become an employee, you must request your removal from CASNOS and your employer registers you with CNAS. Keep the certificates to validate your quarters.

CASNOS, National Social Security Fund for Non-Salaried Workers

CASNOS is the national body responsible for the social security of self-employed workers in Algeria, including traders, craftspeople, liberal professions, farmers and carriers. It provides coverage against risks (sickness, maternity, disability, death) and guarantees a retirement pension.

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Published on January 15, 2026Updated on August 2, 2026

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Role and obligations

Registration is mandatory within 10 days of the effective start of the activity.
Access to basic social coverage and to the Chifa card.
Financial penalties in the event of late registration.

Documents to provide

Original signed registration form.
Copy of the trade register (natural person) or RC + articles of association (legal entity).
Copy of the authorization or approval for regulated activities.
Existence certificate from the tax authorities.
Craftsman's professional card or agricultural certificate.
Transport authorization or stand permit (carriers).
Copy of the national identity document.

Deadlines and penalties

Submission of the file within 10 days of the start of the activity.
A penalty of 11% of the amount due in the first month of delay.
A 1% surcharge for each additional month of delay.

Contribution rate and taxable base

Overall rate: 15% (7.5% social insurance, 7.5% retirement), article 14 of décret exécutif 15-289 as rewritten by décret exécutif 26-257 of 15 July 2026.
Minimum annual base: the annual SNMG, i.e. 288,000 DZD with the SNMG at 24,000 DZD a month.
Maximum base: 20 times the annual SNMG, i.e. 5,760,000 DZD.
Annual contribution: from 43,200 DZD to 864,000 DZD. Both figures are derived from the SNMG in force, neither appears in the decree, and both will follow the next revaluation.
The 32,400 DZD figure still circulating elsewhere derived from a pre-June-2020 SNMG. Décret 26-257 applies from 23 July 2026 with no retroactive effect, and some counters may still apply the old schedule during the transition.
First year of activity: the base is set at the annual SNMG, i.e. a contribution of 43,200 DZD.
From the third year: the contribution cannot be lower than the average contribution for the same activity in the same wilaya the previous year. That amount is set by ministerial arrêté, and the arrêtés are unpublished so far.
Auto-entrepreneurs: a special flat contribution of 24,000 DZD/year kept by décret 26-257, with the option to take the ordinary calculation at 15% of declared income for a better pension.

How do I file my CASNOS application?

The CASNOS registration application is filed at the agency of the wilaya where the activity is carried out, within 10 days of the effective start of the activity. The file includes the signed registration form, the trade register, the identity document and the existence certificate issued by the tax authorities.

The fund also offers online services on its official website www.casnos.com.dz, notably to track your status and prepare your procedures. For auto-entrepreneurs, registration is coordinated with ANAE registration and the special flat contribution of 24,000 DZD/year.

Benefits of registration

Chifa card for care with third-party payment.
Entitlement to a retirement pension.
Daily allowances in the event of sickness or accident.

Where to submit the file?

At the CASNOS agency of the wilaya where the activity is carried out.
Some agencies have a one-stop desk.

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