Company Registration in Algeria

Company registration in Algeria requires key documents such as notarized and apostilled passports of shareholders/directors, recent photographs, address proof, criminal record certificates, CVs, and specimen signatures. For corporate entities, incorporation documents, Articles of Association, financial statements, and board resolutions are needed. Additional requirements include a Power of Attorney, UBO details, CNRC name reservation, registered office lease, share capital deposit certificate, and tax and social security registrations (NIF, CNAS, CASNOS).

The main legal entity options include SARL (LLC) with a minimum capital of DZD 100,000 and 1–50 shareholders allowing up to 100% foreign ownership in non-strategic sectors; EURL (single-member LLC) with the same capital requirement and full foreign ownership; SPA (Joint Stock Company) requiring DZD 1 million (private) or DZD 5 million (public) with at least 7 shareholders; Branch Office with no fixed capital requirement and full foreign ownership but limited operational scope; and Representative Office with a USD 20,000 bank deposit requirement, allowing 100% foreign ownership but limited to non-commercial activities.

Registering a company in Algeria involves a series of legal steps, starting with reserving the company name at CNRC, followed by drafting the Articles of Association through a notary. The next step is opening a bank account and depositing the share capital, after which the documents are notarized. The incorporation details are then published in the legal gazette and a newspaper.
The company is registered with CNRC to obtain the Commercial Register number, followed by tax registration with DGI and social security registration with CNAS and CASNOS. Finally, the company completes ANDI registration and obtains any required sector-specific licenses to begin operations.

After incorporation, companies in Algeria must comply with ongoing tax filings (income tax, VAT), social security payments, and payroll reporting. They must also follow labor laws, maintain statutory records, hold annual general meetings, and appoint auditors where required. In addition, foreign investment reporting, capital repatriation rules, and banking compliance must be observed. Non-compliance may result in penalties starting from DZD 50,000 and suspension of registration.

Algeria offers key sectors for company registration in Algeria, such as hydrocarbons and oil & gas, renewable energy, mining, agriculture and agro-processing, automotive manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, IT and digital economy, tourism, construction, and fisheries. These industries are supported by strong resources, government incentives, and growing market demand, making them attractive for both local and foreign investors.

Yes, under Algeria’s Investment Law No. 22-18 (dated July 24, 2022), foreign investors can own 100% of a company in most non-strategic sectors such as manufacturing, services, ICT, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, and real estate. However, in strategic sectors like hydrocarbons, mining, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, an Algerian partner is required, holding at least 51% ownership.

The minimum statutory capital required to incorporate an SARL in Algeria is DZD 100,000 (around USD 740). However, in practice, companies usually start with DZD 1 million to DZD 5 million, depending on their business activity. For import-trading businesses, a higher minimum capital of DZD 30 million is required.

No, it is not mandatory for you to travel to Algeria to register your company, such that you may assign Enterslice through a notarized and apostilled Power of Attorney (PoA) for completing 95% of the incorporation remotely. While, a physical visit is recommended while opening a bank account, although some banks now accept video KYC.

With Enterslice, company registration in Algeria usually takes around 25 to 50 working days. This covers all key steps, including name reservation, notarization, opening a bank account, CNRC registration, tax and social security registration, and obtaining the ANDI investment certificate.
For businesses in regulated or complex sectors, the process may take up to 90 days due to additional approvals and licensing requirements.