SARL articles of association template for Algeria: prepare before the notary

This template sets out, article by article, the clauses found in the articles of association (statuts) of an Algerian SARL, a limited liability company: form, purpose, name, registered office, capital and shares, management, shareholder decisions, accounts, dissolution. It does not replace the notarial deed, which is mandatory in Algeria. It helps you reach the notary with your choices already made and read the draft deed with full understanding.

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When to use this template

  • You are forming a company with two or more partners and want to agree, before the appointment, on how shares are split, who manages, and how votes work.
  • You want to compare the notary's draft with a complete outline to spot a missing or misunderstood clause.
  • One partner lives abroad: the outline lets them approve the terms remotely before signing a power of attorney.
  • You are planning a later change (a new partner, a new manager) and want to know which clause it affects.

If you are setting up alone, use the EURL template instead. An EURL is the same type of company with a single partner, and several clauses differ (decisions, share transfers).

Choices to make before the appointment

ArticleWhat you decideAdvice
Art. 2, purposeThe activities carried outUse the titles and codes of the trade register's activity list. An activity missing from the purpose cannot appear on your trade register extract.
Art. 3, nameThe company nameIt must match the name certificate issued by the CNRC, obtained before signing.
Art. 4, registered officeThe official addressYou need proof that you may occupy the premises: title deed, lease or domiciliation contract.
Art. 6 and 7, capitalAmount, number of shares, splitThe amount is free. Choose a simple share value (1,000 DA, for example) to make later transfers easier.
Art. 11, transfersWho may join and on what termsDecide whether transfers between partners and within the family are free or need approval.
Art. 12 and 13, managementThe first manager, term of office, limits on powersList the major acts (loans, sale of an asset) that will need the partners' consent.
Art. 19 and 20, majoritiesVoting thresholdsYou may set higher majorities than the legal minimum, never lower ones.
Art. 23, financial yearFinancial year datesA 1 January to 31 December year is the simplest for accounting and tax returns.
What you must decide, article by article

What the Commercial Code says about capital and partners

Since Law No. 15-20 there is no minimum capital for an SARL: the former 100,000 DA floor was abolished. The same reform allows contributions of skills or work (apport en industrie). A very low capital is lawful, but it can weaken the company's standing with a bank or a supplier: our page on share capital helps you choose an amount.

Clauses to read most carefully

  1. 1

    How shares are split

    The split sets each partner's power. A partner holding more than half the capital passes ordinary decisions (accounts, manager) alone. With an exact 50/50 split, no ordinary decision passes without agreement: plan a way out of deadlock.

  2. 2

    The manager's powers

    Article 13 gives the manager the widest powers towards third parties. The limits you set (loans, sale of an asset) apply between partners: write them clearly with precise amounts.

  3. 3

    Approval of new partners

    The approval clause stops a stranger from buying in. The template suggests a three-quarters majority of the capital; the notary checks that the threshold you choose complies with the Commercial Code.

  4. 4

    The payment schedule

    If you pay in only part of the cash contributions, article 8 must say when the rest will be called. A written schedule avoids disputes between partners.

Common mistakes

  • Signing the articles before getting the name certificate: the name in article 3 must match the certificate exactly.
  • Writing a vague purpose (“all commercial activities”): the CNRC registers specific, coded activities.
  • Forgetting a regulated activity: some require a licence or a diploma before registration. Check before listing it.
  • Appointing a manager without checking their situation: they must be legally able to manage and provide the documents the CNRC asks for.
  • Copying articles found online that still mention the old 100,000 DA minimum or the twenty-partner limit: these rules changed in 2015.
  • Leaving brackets or unchosen options in the text you give the notary.

After signing at the notary's office

  1. The notary gives you the certified copies of the deed needed for the formalities.
  2. You file the registration with the CNRC, together with the beneficial ownership declaration. The company gains legal personality on registration (Commercial Code, art. 549).
  3. You complete tax registration (NIF, the tax identification number) and the declaration of existence with the tax office.
  4. You obtain the statistical identification number (NIS).
  5. The manager joins the social security fund that matches their status.

Three ways to get it done

Do it yourself with this guide, have your setup forms filled in, or hand us the whole file.

  1. 1I do it myself

    The free guide

    Everything you need is on this page: documents, deadlines, a filled-in example.

  2. 2We fill them in for you

    Setup form filling

    We fill in your business setup forms, for one price. You submit them yourself.

    • Beneficial owner declaration
    • Trade register, legal person
    • G n°8
    • NIS application

    5,000 DAthe 4 setup forms of a company

    Get it filled in
  3. 3We handle everything

    Full support

    We follow every setup step: 50,000 DA for a sole trader, 60,000 DA for a company, 10,000 DA less if your address is with Neuron.

    From 40,000 DA

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Company setup support

Name reservation, articles, trade register, NIF, NIS, CASNOS: we follow the file with you.

  • Sole trader: 50,000 DA, company: 60,000 DA
  • 10,000 DA less if your registered address is with Neuron, even from abroad
  • From abroad: 70,000 or 80,000 DA

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Frequently asked questions

Can I write my SARL's articles of association myself?

You can prepare the content, but the final deed must be executed by a notary: the Commercial Code requires an authentic deed, on pain of nullity. This template lets you arrive with your choices made, which shortens the appointment and avoids back-and-forth.

What is the minimum capital for an SARL in Algeria?

There is none any more. Since Law No. 15-20 of 30 December 2015, partners set the capital freely in the articles. It is divided into equal shares. Cash contributions must be paid up by at least one fifth at formation, contributions in kind in full.

Does the manager have to be a partner?

No. The manager (gérant) is a natural person, partner or not, appointed in the articles or by a later decision of the partners. A non-partner manager is common when partners hand day-to-day management to someone they trust.

How many partners does an SARL need?

At least two for a standard SARL and no more than fifty (Commercial Code, art. 590). With a single partner, the company takes the EURL form: use our EURL articles template in that case.

Can the articles be changed after formation?

Yes, by a partners' decision taken at the majority required for amending the articles, followed by an amending notarial deed and an update of the trade register at the CNRC. Changing the office, purpose, capital or share split follows this route.

Can a partner contribute work instead of money?

Law No. 15-20 allows contributions of skills or work in an SARL. The rights this gives (share of profits, voting rights) must be written precisely: ask the notary how they word it and how it is reflected in the share split.

Do I need a registered office address before signing?

Yes. Article 4 states the office address, and the CNRC asks for proof that you may occupy the premises. If you have no premises, a notarised domiciliation contract solves this. At Neuron Cowork in Dely Brahim it costs 6,000 DA per month and is ready within 3 days at most.

Official sources

  1. [1]Ordinance No. 75-59 of 26 September 1975 on the Commercial Code, as amended (Official Journal)
  2. [2]Law No. 15-20 of 30 December 2015 amending the Commercial Code (Official Journal)
  3. [3]National Trade Register Centre, Sidjilcom portal
  4. [4]National Trade Register Centre (CNRC)

Written and checked by the Neuron Cowork team, Dely Brahim. Checked on .

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