What does SARL stand for, and what is it called in Arabic?

SARL stands for Société À Responsabilité Limitée: a company of 2 to 50 partners whose liability is limited to their contributions. In Arabic: الشركة ذات المسؤولية المحدودة.

What capital do you need for a SARL in Algeria?

The amount is freely set by the articles of association since Law 15-20 of 2015; 100 000 DZD remains the standard banks ask for. It is blocked at the bank at the time of incorporation, then released (unblocked) once the CNRC registration is obtained. It can be contributed in cash, in kind, or as a mix of both.

How much does it cost to create a SARL 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. It includes the lease contract, creation follow-up, trade name, register + stamp duty + company stamp, articles of association + BOAL, CNRC BOAL. A share capital of 100 000 DZD comes on top (your own money, an amount freely set by the articles of association since Law 15-20 of 2015; 100 000 DZD remains the standard banks ask for), 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.

How long does it take to create a SARL 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 and we put no figure on them.

Which taxes does an Algerian SARL pay?

IBS 19 % (production of goods), 23 % (building, public works and hydraulics, tourism and thermal activities excluding travel agencies), 26 % (services, trade, import and all other activities), article 150-1 of the CIDTA. VAT 9 or 19 %. Monthly G50 (VAT and IRG on salaries). Annual IBS return before 30 April. The taxe sur l'activité professionnelle (TAP) no longer exists: article 14 of the 2024 Finance Act (JO no. 86 of 31 December 2023) repealed articles 217 to 231 of the CIDTA and no local turnover tax replaced it for a SARL.

How many partners can a SARL have?

From 2 to 50 partners. With a single partner the company becomes an EURL (Entreprise Unipersonnelle à Responsabilité Limitée). Beyond 50, the SARL must convert into an SPA.

Is the manager of a SARL covered by CASNOS or by CNAS?

A salaried minority manager: CNAS. A non-salaried majority manager: CASNOS. The partner status and the percentage of shares held determine the social security regime.

Can a SARL be converted into an SPA?

Yes. The conversion requires an extraordinary general meeting (AGE), a capital increase to 1 000 000 DZD minimum (5 000 000 DZD in case of a public offering), the drafting of new articles of association, and a new registration at the CNRC.

SARL Creation in Algeria 2026, Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about creating a SARL in Algeria in 2026: capital freely set since Law 15-20 of 2015 (100 000 DZD bank standard), notarized articles of association, CNRC formalities, detailed costs, IBS taxation. A step-by-step guide for founders.

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ByÉquipe UpGrowth, Lawyers and SARL creation experts, Algeria

Published on April 24, 2026Updated on September 6, 2026

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What is a SARL in Algeria?

The SARL (Société À Responsabilité Limitée) is the most widespread legal form in Algeria for small and medium companies. It brings together 2 to 50 partners, with a share capital freely set by the articles of association since Law 15-20 of 2015; 100 000 DZD remains the standard banks ask for, and limits each partner's liability to the amount of their contribution.

It is ideal for projects with several partners, for activities carrying commercial risk, and for access to public contracts. On the tax side, the SARL is subject to the IBS (corporate income tax) at a rate of 19 to 26 % depending on the sector.

Conditions for creating a SARL

At least 2 partners, 50 at most (beyond that, the SARL must convert into an SPA).
Share capital freely set by the articles of association since Law 15-20 of 2015; 100 000 DZD remains the standard banks ask for, divided into shares of equal nominal value.
At least one appointed manager (a partner or a third party), a natural person of legal age.
Registered office in Algeria with supporting proof (lease, ownership, or domiciliation).
Lawful corporate purpose, specified in the articles of association (main activity + ancillary activities).

Steps to create a SARL in Algeria

1. Reserve the company name with the CNRC (negative certificate through Sijilcom).
2. Draft the articles of association before a notary with every mandatory clause.
3. Deposit the share capital (100 000 DZD, the standard banks ask for) at the bank and obtain the blocking certificate.
4. Publish the legal notice in the BOAL (Bulletin Officiel des Annonces Légales).
5. Register the company at the CNRC with the complete file. Décret exécutif n° 23-169 (art. 9) sets a three (3) day period for validating and confirming the registration request.
6. The NIF, the NIS and CASNOS or CNAS affiliation are delivered through the portal once the registration is confirmed (art. 10 of the same decree). Free.
7. Register the non-salaried managers with CASNOS, or the salaried manager + employees with CNAS.

Documents needed

Negative certificate for the company name (CNRC).
Notarized articles of association, 4 original copies.
Bank certificate confirming the capital is blocked.
Copy of the national ID card or passport of the partners and of the manager.
Proof of the registered office (commercial lease, title deed, domiciliation contract).
CNRC registration form.
BOAL publication.
Identity photos of the manager (2 copies).

SARL costs in 2026, UpGrowth Connect package

Fixed all-inclusive price for a SARL with two partners, no vague range. Two domiciliation durations to choose from. Each additional partner adds 15 000 DZD to the package.

Item	12-month package	6-month package
Lease contract (domiciliation)	150 000 DZD	90 000 DZD
Company creation and follow-up (2 partners)	75 000 DZD	75 000 DZD
Trade name	1 000 DZD	1 000 DZD
Register + stamp duty + company stamp	20 000 DZD	20 000 DZD
Articles of association + BOAL	30 000 DZD	30 000 DZD
CNRC BOAL	7 610 DZD	7 610 DZD
Share capital, freely set (1/5 paid up at the notary)	100 000 DZD +	100 000 DZD +
TOTAL	283 610 DZD + capital	223 610 DZD + capital

Documents to provide for the SARL creation

Identity cards (4 copies per partner).
Birth certificates (4 copies per partner).
Residence certificates (3 copies per partner).
Criminal record (bulletin no. 3 less than 3 months old, 1 copy per partner).
Proposed trade name (or we reserve it for you).
Full details on the /en/company-creation-cost-algeria page.

Taxation and obligations of a SARL

IBS (corporate income tax): 19 % (production of goods), 23 % (building, public works and hydraulics, tourism and thermal activities excluding travel agencies), 26 % (services, trade, import and all other activities). Article 150-1 of the CIDTA, as enacted by article 46 of the 2022 Finance Act (JO n° 100 of 30 December 2021, p. 20), which carried forward the three rates set by article 2 of ordonnance n° 15-01 of 23 July 2015 (JO n° 40 of 23 July 2015, p. 6). Where several activities taxed at different rates are carried on at the same time, the profit taxable at each rate is determined by the share of declared or assessed turnover of each activity. Profits reinvested under the conditions of article 142 bis of the CIDTA bear IBS at the reduced rate of 10 % for the 2022 financial year onwards.
The taxe sur l'activité professionnelle (TAP) is no longer due: 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. No local turnover tax replaced it for an ordinary SARL; the taxe locale de solidarité created in its place reaches only, under article 231 bis of the CIDTA, hydrocarbon transport by pipeline and mining activities.
VAT: 9 % (reduced rate) or 19 % (standard rate) depending on products and services.
Monthly G50 returns before the 20th of the month (VAT and IRG on salaries).
Annual IBS return to be filed before 30 April.
3 IBS instalments on account: March, June, September.
Full accounting is mandatory, with an annual balance sheet certified by a statutory auditor above a certain threshold.

Advantages of the SARL

Partners' liability limited to their contributions (protection of personal assets).
Greater commercial credibility with banks, suppliers and partners.
Easier access to public contracts and to bank financing.
Possibility of transferring shares (partners joining or leaving).
Eligible for the AAPI (formerly ANDI) exemption schemes and for the Startup Label.
Flexibility in the distribution of shares and in governance (free choice of management).

Official resources

CNRC, Sijilcom: https://sidjilcom.cnrc.dz
DGI, Jibayatic: https://jibayatic.mf.gov.dz
AAPI (formerly ANDI): https://www.aapi.dz
CASNOS: https://www.casnos.com.dz
CNAS: https://www.cnas.dz

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