How to start a business in Algeria

This business structure is generally intended for small businesses, which do not require Articles of Association. It is very easy to be set up and the formalities for registration in the trade registry are completed quickly. Through entry in the trade register the

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Sole Proprietorship also referred to as sole trader has just one owner. By entry in the trade register, the business shall have the legal entity’s liabilities and operate in the capacity of trader.

The capital is freely fixed in the company’s Articles of Association, but the minimum capital required is

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LLC (SARL) as a joint stock company, must be formed by at least two (2) partners and at most fifty (50). 

When the members are more than fifty, the company shall, within

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SNC is a partnership which must be composed of at least two (2) partners. It is usually a family business. 

The share capital must be divided into shares. A minimum share capital is

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SPA is a joint stock company. It is undoubtedly the business structure par excellence of big companies. It has at least seven (7) shareholders except for public-capital companies. 

The minimum share capital required for its setting up is

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The limited partnership (SCS) is a hybrid corporation consisting of active partners and sleeping partners. It is a partnership for active partners and a joint stock company for sleeping partners. This business structure is 

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The Partnership Limited by Shares (SCPA) is a hybrid corporation consisting of active partners and sleeping partners. They shall not be less than three (3). It is a partnership for active partners and a joint stock company for sleeping partners. This business structure is not very widespread in Algeria.

The minimum share capital required for its setting up is

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The Holding Group shall consist of two or more legal entities for a fixed term. It shall be set up to provide all means necessary to facilitate or develop the economic activity of its members, to improve or increase the results of such business.

 

The Holding Group does not 

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Joint ventures are companies that are not registered in the trade register and do not have legal personality. Their setting up does not require any formality, but they are subject to 

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