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How do you start a company in Algeria and get registered in the trade register online?

To start a company in Algeria, you first sign the articles of association before a notary, publish a notice of incorporation in the BOAL (Bulletin officiel des annonces légales, the official legal announcements bulletin), then file for registration in the registre de commerce (trade register, or RC) through the official Sidjilcom portal (sidjilcom.cnrc.dz). Since Law 15-20 of 30 December 2015, the share capital is set freely in the articles of association, with at least one fifth of cash contributions paid at incorporation. This guide turns the official procedure into practical steps, with the fees and timelines published by the CNRC in October 2026.

Key points

A SARL has no minimum capital since Law 15-20 of 30 December 2015: it is set in the articles of association, divided into equal shares, and at least one fifth of cash contributions must be paid at incorporation (articles 566 and 567 of the commercial code).
An EURL is a single-member SARL; a SARL has 2 to 50 members, and the company gains legal personality only on the day it is registered in the trade register.
Incorporation requires an authentic deed before a notary and a notice published in the BOAL before the registration application.
The trade register application is filed on the official Sidjilcom portal (sidjilcom.cnrc.dz): user account, online application, supporting documents, then payment of the fees.
The CNRC company-creation portal states, as of October 2026, that the common identifier (RC, tax ID, statistics ID, social security affiliation) is delivered within no more than three (3) days after the application is approved.

SARL, EURL or sole trader: which form should you choose?

Three possible starting points; the SARL and the EURL remain the most common choices for founders.

Criterion	SARL	EURL	Sole trader (personne physique)
Number of members	2 to 50	1 only	None (individual trader)
Share capital	Free, set in the articles	Free, set in the articles	Not applicable
Liability	Limited to contributions	Limited to contributions	Unlimited (personal assets exposed)
Incorporation	Notarised deed + BOAL + RC	Notarised deed + BOAL + RC	Trade register entry only

What is the difference between a SARL and an EURL?

An EURL is a single-member SARL: the same rules with one member, while a SARL has two to fifty members.

Both forms fall under the Algerian commercial code: the company is incorporated by an authentic deed before a notary, and its incorporation is published in the BOAL, as stated on the Sidjilcom portal’s terms and conditions page. In both cases, members' liability is limited to their contributions, and the capital follows the same articles 566 and 567 of the commercial code.

Choose an EURL if you are starting alone; a SARL if there are several of you, up to the fifty-member limit set by Law 15-20 of 30 December 2015.

How much share capital does a SARL need?

No legal minimum: since Law 15-20 of 30 December 2015 (article 566 of the commercial code), the capital is set freely by the members in the articles of association and divided into equal shares.

Article 567 governs payment of the shares:

- all shares must be subscribed in full by the members;

- contributions in kind must be fully paid;

- cash contributions must be paid up to at least one fifth (1/5), with the balance paid in one or more instalments within five (5) years of the trade register entry;

- the funds are deposited with the notary and released to the manager after the trade register entry.

A contribution of services is possible (article 567 bis) but does not form part of the capital. The amount remains your choice; some banks or partners may require a higher level, so ask them before the articles are drafted.

What documents are needed to register the company?

First, at the notary: identity documents and birth certificates of the members and the manager, proof of the business premises, and reservation of the company name with the CNRC.

Then, the CNRC’s official file for registering a legal entity includes:

- a signed application on the forms provided by the CNRC;

- proof of premises suitable for commercial activity, established in the company’s name: property title, lease, land concession, or an allocation decision issued by a public body;

- one copy of the articles of association incorporating the company;

- a copy of the BOAL notice publishing the articles;

- the receipt for the 4,000 DA stamp duty;

- the receipt for payment of the registration fees;

- the provisional licence or authorisation for regulated activities or professions.

The official list is published on the Sidjilcom portal’s required documents page; check it when you file, as it may change.

How do you apply for the trade register online on Sidjilcom?

The CNRC offers online trade register registration on the official portal sidjilcom.cnrc.dz; the process has five steps.

- Create your user account on the portal (identity and contact details).

- Fill in the registration application: legal form, company name, activities under the official nomenclature (NAE), registered office, capital and manager(s).

- Attach the supporting documents: notarised articles, proof of premises, BOAL notice and receipts.

- Pay the registration fees as shown on the portal’s fees page.

- Track the application in your account, then collect the trade register extract.

The CNRC company-creation portal (sidjilcom-entreprise.cnrc.dz) links the CNRC, the tax authority (DGI), CASNOS, CNAS and the national statistics office (ONS) in one application, for the common identifier.

How much does trade register registration cost?

As of October 2026, the fees page on the Sidjilcom portal shows, for the principal registration of a legal entity: 9,472 DA (capital of 30,000 to 100,000 DA), 9,872 DA (capital of 100,001 to 300,000 DA) and 10,112 DA (capital above 300,000 DA), plus 240 DA for each additional activity code.

Other amounts published on the same page:

- stamp duty: 4,000 DA;

- BOAL publication of company deeds: 3,750 DA;

- filing of the articles of association: 800 DA;

- certificates (non-registration, existence, company name): 800 DA, and 700 DA online for the non-registration certificate.

These fees are set by ministerial order (order of 31 October 2016, official journal no. 01 of 4 January 2017) and can be revised: check the fees page before paying. Notary fees are regulated and vary with the capital; ask for a quote before signing the articles.

What timelines should you expect?

The CNRC company-creation portal states, as of October 2026, that the company can obtain its common identifier within no more than three (3) days, after the application is approved by the administrations concerned: CNRC, tax authority, CASNOS, CNAS and ONS.

No overall timeline is published for the notary stage (articles, deposit of funds, BOAL notice): that calendar depends on your notary and on how complete your file is. Plan for that stage first, then the official CNRC timeline. Timelines can change: check the official portals when you file.

Which digital steps follow the trade register entry?

Your company legally exists, but it is not yet visible: the steps that follow are mostly digital.

- Obtain the NIF (tax identification number) from the DGI, via the official NIF en ligne platform.

- Obtain the NIS (statistical identification number) from the ONS.

- Register with CASNOS or CNAS depending on your situation.

- Open a professional bank account.

- Then build the company website with a .dz domain name and a professional email address.

The trade register proves legal existence; the website is what your future customers will see first. A site on a .dz domain with an email address in the company’s name makes the business verifiable and findable, and becomes its first commercial channel from day one.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum capital to start a SARL?

No. Since Law 15-20 of 30 December 2015, article 566 of the commercial code sets the capital freely in the articles of association. Shares are subscribed in full, and at least one fifth of cash contributions is paid at incorporation. The balance is paid within five years of registration.

Can you start a SARL alone?

Alone, you start an EURL: the single-member SARL, governed by the same rules as the SARL. A SARL has two to fifty members. Both forms go through the notarised deed and the BOAL publication.

Is trade register registration mandatory?

Yes. Any natural or legal person carrying on a commercial activity must register in the trade register, according to the terms and conditions page of the Sidjilcom portal. The company gains legal personality only from the date of its registration.

Does the trade register extract have a validity period?

Yes, its validity period is set by regulation, and the CNRC provides a renewal procedure. Check the date on your extract and the procedure with your local CNRC branch, as they may change.

Does a newly created company need a website?

It is not a legal obligation, but it is the first reflex of your future customers: checking the company online. A website on a .dz domain with an email address in the company’s name makes the business credible and findable from day one.

Do the CNRC fees and timelines change?

Yes. Fees are set by ministerial order, and timelines depend on how the administrations process applications. The figures in this article are those published by the CNRC in October 2026; check the fees page and the official portals before you file.

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