What are the steps to create a company in Algeria?

7 steps: (1) choose the legal status, (2) reserve the company name (CNRC negative certificate), (3) draft the articles of association before a notary (for SARL/EURL), (4) publish in the BOAL, (5) deposit the share capital at the bank, (6) register at the CNRC, (7) obtain the NIF and register with CASNOS or CNAS.

How much does it cost to create a SARL in Algeria in 2026?

UpGrowth Connect package for a SARL with two partners: 283 610 DZD + capital (12-month domiciliation) or 223 610 DZD + capital (6 months), plus 15 000 DZD for each additional partner (268 610 or 208 610 DZD + capital for a single-partner EURL). It includes the lease contract, creation follow-up, trade name, register + stamp duty + company stamp, articles of association + BOAL, CNRC BOAL. Share capital comes on top (your own money, freely set by the articles; 100 000 DZD is the bank standard), of which only 1/5 is paid up at incorporation (20 000 DZD), deposited with the notary and recovered by cheque once the trade register is issued. Full breakdown: /cout-creation-entreprise-algerie.

Which legal status should you choose to start out in Algeria?

For an individual activity under the 5 000 000 DZD annual turnover cap, all activities combined: auto-entrepreneur (flat IFU at 0.5 %, a single rate since the 2024 Finance Act). To limit liability or take on partners: SARL/EURL (IBS 19-26 % of profit). For large structures raising funds: SPA (minimum capital 1M DZD). Note: the SARL/EURL capital has been freely set by the articles of association since Law 15-20 of 2015 (100 000 DZD remains the standard banks ask for).

How long does it take to create a company in Algeria?

We do not state it. Décret exécutif n° 23-169 of 24 April 2023 (art. 9) requires the CNRC and the associated administrations to validate and confirm the registration request within three (3) days. That period belongs to the administration. The NIF is not a separate step where the company is registered through the electronic company creation portal: article 10 of décret exécutif n° 23-169 provides that, once the registration is confirmed, the applicant receives the trade register extract together with the tax and statistical identification numbers, CASNOS or CNAS affiliation and the common identifier. No text sets a separate issuing time for the NIF. The other steps (notary, BOAL, bank) have no published deadline. For the auto-entrepreneur, décret exécutif n° 23-197 (art. 17) sets a maximum of three (3) working days to process the registration request.

Which documents are needed to create a company in Algeria?

CNRC negative certificate, notarized articles of association, bank certificate blocking the capital, BOAL publication, copy of the manager's national ID card, proof of registered office (lease or title deed), CNRC registration form, identity photos.

Can you create your company online in Algeria?

Partly. The Sijilcom platform (sidjilcom.cnrc.dz) allows you to reserve the negative certificate and file the registration online. The visit to the notary (SARL/EURL articles) and the final collection of the trade register extract remain physical.

What is the difference between a SARL and an EURL?

Structurally identical (freely set capital, 100 000 DZD in practice, limited liability, IBS). The key difference: a SARL has 2 to 50 partners, an EURL a single partner. If a SARL ends up with only one partner, it must be converted into an EURL.

Can you create a company with no capital?

Yes for natural-person statuses (auto-entrepreneur, sole proprietorship), with no minimum capital. For companies (SARL/EURL), the capital has been freely set by the articles since Law 15-20, but banks and notaries ask for 100 000 DZD blocked in practice. For an SPA: 1 000 000 DZD minimum, raised to 5 000 000 DZD in case of a public offering.

Company Creation in Algeria 2026, Complete Guide

Create your company in Algeria: every status (SARL, EURL, auto-entrepreneur, SPA), the 7 key steps, required documents, real costs and timelines for 2026. The reference guide for founders and project holders.

Content verified on August 22, 2026Our methodology

ByÉquipe UpGrowth, Company formation specialists in Algeria

Published on April 24, 2026Updated on August 22, 2026

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What is company creation in Algeria?

Creating a company in Algeria means giving a commercial activity a legal and tax existence. The process is framed by the Centre National du Registre du Commerce (CNRC) for registration, the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) for the NIF, and the social security funds (CASNOS or CNAS).

The choice of status, auto-entrepreneur, sole proprietorship, SARL, EURL, SPA, SNC, depends on your activity, the capital available, the number of partners and your tolerance to risk. Each structure carries its own tax, social and accounting obligations.

The 7 key steps of company creation

1. Choose the legal status (auto-entrepreneur, SARL, EURL, sole proprietorship) according to your profile and activity.
2. Reserve the company name with a negative certificate from the CNRC (Sijilcom). The arrêté of 31 October 2016 (JO n° 01 of 4 January 2017, art. 3) sets the issuing of any attestation or prior-name search at 800 DZD, and 700 DZD where payment is made electronically (art. 3 bis, added by the arrêté of 8 November 2020, JO n° 01 of 2 January 2021). No published text sets a validity period: the date that counts is the one written on the certificate.
3. Draft the articles of association before a notary (for SARL/EURL) with the mandatory clauses: corporate purpose, capital, management, registered office.
4. Publish the legal notice in the BOAL (Bulletin Officiel des Annonces Légales), a mandatory formality for companies.
5. Deposit the share capital at the bank and obtain the blocking certificate. The amount has been freely set by the articles of association since Law 15-20 of 2015; 100 000 DZD remains the standard banks ask for a SARL.
6. Register the company at the CNRC with the forms + notarized articles + negative certificate + proof of registered office. Décret exécutif n° 23-169 (art. 9) sets a three (3) day period for validating and confirming the registration request.
7. Obtain the NIF from the tax office (DGI), then register with CASNOS (self-employed) or CNAS (employer of salaried staff).

Which legal status should you choose?

Summary comparison of the main statuses available in Algeria for 2026.

Status	Min. capital	Liability	Taxation	Best suited to
Auto-entrepreneur	None	Personal assets exposed	IFU 0.5 % in full discharge (LF 2024)	Activities eligible for the status, annual turnover under 5 000 000 DZD, all activities combined
Sole proprietorship	None	Personal assets exposed	IRG progressive scale	Traders, craftspeople, liberal professions
EURL	No legal minimum (freely set by the articles)	Limited to contributions	IBS 19-26 % or IRG on option	A single partner who wants limited liability
SARL	No legal minimum (freely set by the articles)	Limited to contributions	IBS 19-26 %	2 to 50 partners, medium-sized projects
SPA	1 000 000 DZD (5 000 000 DZD where there is a public offering), thresholds from the commercial code that our Journal officiel archive does not reach: confirm with the notary	Limited to contributions	IBS 19-26 %	Large structures, fundraising, listing

Documents required for a SARL/EURL

Negative certificate for the company name (CNRC, Sijilcom).
Original notarized articles of association + copies.
Bank certificate confirming the share capital is blocked.
BOAL publication (proof of the legal notice).
Copy of the national ID card or passport of the manager or managers.
Proof of registered office: commercial lease, title deed, or domiciliation contract.
CNRC registration form, duly completed.
Identity photos of the manager (2 copies).

2026 costs, UpGrowth Connect packages

Fixed all-inclusive prices, no vague ranges. Two statuses (legal entity / natural person) x two durations (12 months / 6 months). For a company, our follow-up fee rises by 15 000 DZD for each additional partner.

Full line-by-line breakdown (lease contract, creation follow-up, articles of association, BOAL, CNRC, company stamp) on the dedicated page: /cout-creation-entreprise-algerie.

Package	EURL (1 partner)	SARL (2 partners)	Natural person
Domiciliation 12 months	268 610 DZD + capital	283 610 DZD + capital	225 000 DZD
Domiciliation 6 months	208 610 DZD + capital	223 610 DZD + capital	165 000 DZD
Standard share capital (SARL/EURL, freely set by the articles)	100 000 DZD (1/5 paid at the notary)	100 000 DZD (1/5 paid at the notary)	,
Firm quote	within 48 hours	within 48 hours	within 48 hours

Benefits and obligations after creation

Benefit: access to the financing schemes (NESDA/ANADE, ANGEM, public banks) reserved for formally registered companies.
Benefit: eligibility to apply for the Startup Label if the project is innovative. The IRG, IBS or IFU exemption runs for four (4) years from the grant of the label, extended by two (2) years where the label is renewed (art. 69 of the 2020 Finance Act, as worded by article 100 of the 2026 Finance Act).
Benefit: opening of a professional bank account, cheque book, business card, international transfers.
Obligation: keeping accounts (annual IBS balance sheet to be filed before 30 April).
Obligation: monthly G50 returns (VAT, IRG on salaries). The TAP is no longer on that list: article 14 of the 2024 Finance Act (loi 23-22, JO no. 86 of 31 December 2023) repealed articles 217 to 231 of the CIDTA, and its article 79 repealed or replaced, as the case may be, the references and cross-references to the taxe sur l'activité professionnelle with references to the taxe locale de solidarité. An ordinary company is outside the scope of that latter tax: article 231 bis of the CIDTA limits it to hydrocarbon transport by pipeline and mining activities.
Obligation: registration with CASNOS (self-employed managers) or CNAS (salaried managers + employees).
Obligation: annual declaration of salaries (DAS) if you hire.

Common mistakes to avoid

Underestimating the total budget, many people forget the notary + BOAL + domiciliation fees, which can exceed 100 000 DZD.
Choosing a company name without checking INAPI prior rights, a registered trademark prevails over a simple CNRC trade name.
Drafting articles of association that do not follow the expected notarized format, which exposes the file to rejection at the CNRC.
Failing to send the declaration of activity to CASNOS within the ten (10) days following the start of the activity: article 7 of loi 83-14 punishes a missing declaration with a penalty of 5 000 DA increased by 20 % for each month of delay.
Confusing SARL and EURL, a SARL left with a single partner must be converted into an EURL.
Ignoring prior sector authorizations (health, food, import) that can block the CNRC file.

Auto-entrepreneur or company: how to choose?

The auto-entrepreneur status suits individual activities with moderate turnover (under 5 million DZD in services, 10 million in resale trade). It applies a single flat tax (IFU) of 0.5 % of turnover for every activity (uniform since the 2024 Finance Act, art. 282sexies CIDTA) and exempts you from VAT.

A SARL or EURL becomes relevant as soon as you want to protect your personal assets, take on partners, raise funds, sign public contracts, or export. It requires full accounting and heavier tax and social charges.

An UpGrowth consultant can assess your profile and recommend the optimal status in a 30-minute free consultation.

Official links and resources

CNRC, Sijilcom: https://sidjilcom.cnrc.dz
DGI, Jibayatic: https://jibayatic.mf.gov.dz
CASNOS: https://www.casnos.com.dz
CNAS: https://www.cnas.dz
AAPI (investment): https://www.aapi.dz
Ministry of Trade: https://www.commerce.gov.dz

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