Algeria Company Registration | Set Up a Company in Algeria (SARL)
Planning an Algeria company registration to set up a company in Algeria and reach North Africa? The most common structure is the limited liability company (SARL). A notary draws up the articles, and the company then registers with the National Center of the Trade Register (CNRC). Since 2020, activities other than the purchase and resale of products and strategic sectors, where resident Algerian shareholders must hold 51%, have been open to foreign investment, so foreign investors can own 100% in these areas.
Shareholders set the SARL capital freely, and at least 1/5 of cash contributions must be paid in at incorporation. Corporate income tax is 19%, 23% or 26% depending on the activity, and the standard VAT rate is 19%. NSS Group (戰國策集團) offers one-stop Algeria company formation, from the foreign ownership assessment, notarized articles and commercial registration to tax registration and investment registration, helping businesses and individuals complete their Algerian SARL setup.
Since 2020, production and service activities other than purchase-and-resale and strategic sectors have been open to foreign investment, with no need for a local partner.
Shareholders set the SARL capital freely. At least 1/5 of cash contributions is paid in at incorporation, and the rest within 5 years.
The 2022 Investment Law set up a single window for major projects and foreign investment at AAPI to help with investment procedures in one place.
Corporate income tax on goods production is 19%, lower than the 26% that applies to other activities.
company registration?
Algeria lies on the southern Mediterranean coast of North Africa. The 2022 Investment Law (Law No. 22-18) sets out the principles of freedom to invest and equal treatment of investments, and created a single window for foreign investment at the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI). Since 2020, production and service activities other than purchase-and-resale and strategic sectors have been open to foreign investment without a local partner. Shareholders set the SARL capital freely, corporate income tax on goods production is 19%, and the standard VAT rate is 19%. Algeria suits businesses looking at manufacturing and services in North Africa.
in 3 steps
To set up an SARL in Algeria, first check whether your business falls under purchase-and-resale or a strategic sector, where resident Algerian shareholders must hold 51%. A notary then draws up the articles and holds the capital contribution, and the company registers with the National Center of the Trade Register. The capital is released to the manager after registration. Foreign investors can get help through the single window of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI).
After incorporation, the company registers for tax. Corporate income tax rates differ by activity, and a company with several activities must keep separate accounts. NSS Group helps you assess the foreign ownership rules, arrange the notary and documents, and plan annual maintenance, so your Algerian company stays clear and compliant from setup to operations.
First confirm whether your business falls under purchase-and-resale or a strategic sector (where resident Algerian shareholders must hold 51%). Foreign investments can register with the single window for major projects and foreign investment at the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), which helps with the related permits and documents.
A notary draws up the SARL articles. The shareholders subscribe all the shares, and at least 1/5 of cash contributions is paid in and deposited with the notary. The articles must state the capital. If the company is not set up within 6 months of the deposit, shareholders can ask for the capital to be returned.
File the notarized articles and other documents with the National Center of the Trade Register (CNRC). Once the company has legal personality, the notary releases the capital to the manager. Next, register for tax with the local office of the Directorate General of Taxes, then file corporate income tax and VAT returns as required.
service
- Company name search and reservation
- Preparation and filing of registration documents
- Drafting of the articles of association
- Collection of the registration certificate
- Algerian bank account documents and process advice
- Account opening document preparation
- Appointment scheduling and accompaniment
- Support after the account is opened
- Registered address
- Company secretary appointment
- Annual filings
- Document safekeeping and management
- Bookkeeping
- Tax filing and planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit arrangement
- Trademark search and assessment
- Trademark application filing
- Trademark maintenance and renewal
- Infringement protection advice
- Company change registration
- Share transfer support
- Company deregistration
- Legal advisory support
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- Foreign ownership and sector assessment
- Notarized articles and capital contribution
- Registration with the National Center of the Trade Register (CNRC)
- Tax registration and AAPI investment registration support
- Corporate income tax and VAT filing reminders
Government fees as published by the authorities; other items as quoted
Algeria company registration at a glance
These are the points people ask about most when registering a company in Algeria, checked against official sources (updated November 2026).
| Entity types | SARL (limited liability company), joint stock company (SPA) |
|---|---|
| Registration authority | National Center of the Trade Register (CNRC) |
| Foreign ownership | Up to 100% outside purchase-and-resale and strategic sectors |
| Minimum capital | SARL: set freely by the shareholders |
| Corporate income tax | IBS 19%, 23% or 26%, depending on the activity |
| VAT | Standard rate 19%, reduced rate 9% |
| Setup time | Depends on review progress |
| Annual filings | Corporate income tax and VAT returns under Directorate General of Taxes rules |
| Who can help | NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw), free assessment and written quote |
Algeria company formation cost: fee breakdown
An Algerian SARL has no legal minimum capital. Government fees include commercial registration and notary-related charges, but we could not obtain a published fee schedule from the authorities. Below are the capital rules from the law and the main cost items, so you can check quotes line by line.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration fee | As published by the authorities | The commercial registration fee follows the CNRC fee schedule. |
| Notary fees | As published by the authorities | A notary draws up the SARL articles, and the capital contribution is deposited with the notary. |
| SARL capital | Set freely by the shareholders | At least 1/5 of cash contributions is paid in at incorporation, and the rest within 5 years of commercial registration. |
| Bookkeeping and annual filings | Quoted by transaction volume | A company with activities taxed at different rates must keep separate accounts. Without separate accounts, 26% applies to all profits. |
| NSS Group advisory fee | Written quote after a free assessment | Based on the shareholder structure, sector, document certification and translation, and visa needs. Every item is listed in the quote, with no hidden fees. |
Capital rules follow Articles 566 and 567 of the Algerian Commercial Code (as amended by Law No. 15-20 of 2015). Fees follow the latest official notices.
Algeria company tax basics: corporate income tax and VAT
A company in Algeria mainly pays corporate income tax (IBS) and VAT, and the corporate income tax rate depends on the activity. Shareholders should also check whether their home country has a tax treaty with Algeria and how its controlled foreign company (CFC) rules apply.
| Item | Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 19%, 23% or 26% | Goods production 19%; construction, public works, water works, and tourism and thermal spas (excluding travel agencies) 23%; other activities 26%. |
| Separate accounts | For companies with several activities | Profits must be calculated separately for each activity. Without separate accounts, 26% applies to all profits. |
| VAT | Standard rate 19% | Reduced rate 9%. The 2026 Finance Law widens the scope of the 9% rate. |
| Dividends | Unchanged for non-residents | From 2026, the dividend tax rate for resident individuals falls from 15% to 10%. The EY 2022 guide lists dividend withholding at 15%. |
| Foreign ownership | 51% rule | Resident Algerian shareholders must hold 51% in the purchase and resale of products and in strategic sectors. |
| Investment registration | AAPI single window | Projects covered by the Investment Law register with the single window, which also tracks the investor's commitments. |
Corporate income tax and VAT rates follow the Official Journal of Algeria. Dividend rates follow Deloitte and EY commentary (secondary sources). For your own case, ask an accountant to review your actual structure.
SARL or joint stock company (SPA) in Algeria?
Foreign businesses setting up a company in Algeria usually compare a new SARL with a joint stock company (SPA). Both must follow the sector rules on foreign ownership.
| Item | SARL (limited liability company) | Joint stock company (SPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of shareholders | Up to 50 | Ask our consultants |
| Minimum capital | Set freely by the shareholders | Ask our consultants |
| Paying in capital | At least 1/5 of cash at incorporation, the rest within 5 years | Ask our consultants |
| Foreign ownership | Resident shareholders must hold 51% in purchase-and-resale and strategic sectors | Resident shareholders must hold 51% in purchase-and-resale and strategic sectors |
| Corporate income tax | 19%, 23% or 26%, depending on the activity | 19%, 23% or 26%, depending on the activity |
These are general principles. Choose based on the shareholders' background, your business model and tax planning.
What foreign founders should know about setting up a company in Algeria
- Travel and security: check your own government's travel advice before planning a trip. Border areas near Tunisia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and the Sahara Desert are best avoided.
- Visas: depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visa before traveling, and in some cases a transit visa even to change planes in Algeria. Check with the Algerian embassy or consulate that serves your country.
- Foreign ownership: resident Algerian shareholders must hold 51% in the purchase and resale of products and in strategic sectors such as mining, energy, defense-related industries, railways, ports and airports, and pharmaceuticals. Transfers of shares in strategic-sector companies between foreign shareholders need government approval.
- Tax treaties: check whether your home country has a comprehensive income tax treaty with Algeria. Without one, dividend withholding cannot be reduced under a treaty.
- Home-country rules: some countries require approval or reporting for outbound investment, and companies should also review how their home country's controlled foreign company (CFC) rules apply.
Why work with NSS Group on Algeria company registration?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) is a Taiwan-based global company registration and corporate advisory brand with more than 25 years of experience and over 30,000 businesses served. We handle company setup, bank account opening, accounting, tax and annual maintenance in many countries and regions, including Algeria. We can help with the foreign ownership assessment, notarized articles and commercial registration. We start with a free assessment and a written quote. Call 0800-003-191 (toll-free in Taiwan) or use the form on this page.
Further reading
Sources: Official Journal of Algeria No. 33 of 2020: 2020 Supplementary Finance Law (Articles 49 and 50 on foreign ownership); Official Journal of Algeria No. 40 of 2015: 2015 Supplementary Finance Law (IBS rates); Official Journal of Algeria No. 71 of 2015: Law No. 15-20 amending the Commercial Code (SARL capital); Official Journal of Algeria No. 77 of 2016: 2017 Finance Law (VAT rates); Official Journal of Algeria No. 50 of 2022: Investment Law No. 22-18; Deloitte Société d'Avocats: Algérie, principales mesures de la loi de finances pour 2026 (2026-04-09); EY Worldwide Corporate Tax Guide 2022: Algeria. The latest official notices prevail. This page is general information and is not legal or tax advice.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Algeria in 2026?
Under Algeria’s Commercial Code, shareholders set the SARL capital freely and there is no legal minimum capital. At least 1/5 of cash contributions must be paid in at incorporation, and the rest within 5 years of commercial registration. We could not obtain an official fee schedule for commercial registration and notary fees, so the actual amounts depend on the National Center of the Trade Register (CNRC) and the notary. Get a written quote first and compare.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Algeria?
In most sectors, yes. Under Article 49 of the 2020 Supplementary Finance Law, resident Algerian shareholders must hold 51% only in the purchase and resale of products and in strategic sectors. Other goods and services production activities are open to foreign investment without a local partner. Strategic sectors include mining, upstream energy and electricity, oil and gas transport, defense-related industries, railways, ports and airports, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Do I need to be in Algeria in person to set up a company?
A notary must draw up the SARL articles and hold the capital contribution. Whether the whole process can be handled by a representative depends on what the notary and the registration authority require. Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa before entering Algeria, and some governments advise against travel to parts of the country, so check first whether a trip is really necessary.
What taxes does a company in Algeria pay each year?
Corporate income tax (IBS) depends on the activity: 19% for goods production, 23% for construction, public works, water works and tourism, and 26% for other activities. A company with several activities must keep separate accounts for each, or 26% applies to everything. VAT has a standard rate of 19% and a reduced rate of 9%. For dividends, the rate for resident individuals falls to 10% from 2026, while the rate for non-residents is unchanged.
How long does it take to set up an SARL in Algeria?
There is no fixed official timeline. By law, if the company is not set up within 6 months of the capital being deposited, shareholders can ask the notary to return it. The notary releases the capital to the manager only after commercial registration is complete. Foreign investors can get help through the single window of the investment promotion agency. The actual time depends on document preparation, visas and review progress.
Who can help me register a company in Algeria?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) can help. NSS Group has more than 25 years of experience and has served over 30,000 businesses. We provide one-stop Algeria company registration: foreign ownership and sector assessment, notarized articles and capital contribution, registration with the National Center of the Trade Register (CNRC), tax registration and AAPI investment registration support, and annual filing reminders. We start with a free assessment and a written quote. Toll-free in Taiwan: 0800-003-191.