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Algeria - DOING BUSINESS


Local business incentives


There are several types of advantages for the setting up of a foreign company in Algeria. For further information, please check the Invest in Algeria Guide, which is provided by the Ministry of Algeria for the promotion of investments.


Legal forms of companies


Form Number of partners/shareholders Minimum and/or maximum capital Liability Registration fee Release of financial documents
Private Limited Company (SARL)   1 or several partners   DZD 100,000 divided into shares (DZD 1,000 by shares) minimum totaly subscribed and released.   Liability is limited to the amount contributed.   DZD 10,000 for registration fees.   Yes  
Joint-stock Company (SPA)   Minimum 7 shareholders   DA 1 million   Liability is limited to the amount contributed.   DZD 10,000 for registration fees.   Yes  
General partnership (SNC)   Minimum 2 partners.   No minimum capital.   Liability is joint and several, and indefinite.   DZD 10,000 for registration fees.   No  
The partnership limited by shares   Two types of partners: active partners and sleeping partners.   No minimum capital.   Active partners' liability is joint and several. Liability of sleeping is limited to the amount contributed.     No  


Registration and licensing procedures


First, registration with the Trade Register is compulsory prior to any commercial activity in Algeria. The operator has to contact the National Centre of the Trade Register (CNRC). The registration fees amount to DZD 4,000 (stamps) and DZD 3.950 (common law).



Foreign exchange control


Currency exchange control is rather flexible in Algeria.


Regulations concerning equity investment


A majority holding interest in the capital of a local company is legal in Algeria.  


FDI inflows in Algeria




FDI inflows (millions US$) 2000 2001 2002 World rank
Foreign Direct Investments (F.D.I.) 1065   634   882   66 / 196
Sources : UNCTAD Database FDI/TNC


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