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Algeria
Algeria suits North African market entrants that need a local entity for manufacturing, engineering, or services. Non-strategic activities can generally be wholly foreign owned, while import-for-resale and strategic activities remain subject to ownership and approval restrictions.
A gateway for North African operations.
Limited liability company (Société à Responsabilité Limitée, SARL)
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- Tax
- CIT is generally 26%; 19% for manufacturing and 23% for construction and tourism; qualifying investment may receive relief.
- Shareholders and directors
- An SARL has 2–50 shareholders and a manager; a sole shareholder may use an EURL.
- Share capital
- No statutory minimum; articles set capital. Pay at least 1/5 of cash contributions, with the balance due within 5 years.
- Local requirements
- A local registered office and CNRC registration are required; strategic activities and import-for-resale face 51/49 limits.
- Annual maintenance
- File approved annual accounts with the CNRC within 1 month; meet tax and applicable statutory-audit duties.
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–6 weeks, depending on notarisation, legalisation, approvals, and CNRC review.
- Public disclosure
- Annual accounts are publicised; beneficial owners are filed with the CNRC, with access limited to authorised bodies and due-diligence users.
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (6)›
- 01Algerian Investment Promotion Agency — Foreign investment in Algeria
- 02Official Journal — Law No. 15-20 amending the Commercial Code
- 03PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Algeria: taxes on corporate income
- 04CNRC — Social accounts
- 05Official Journal — Executive Decree No. 26-163 on beneficial owners
- 06U.S. Department of State — 2026 Investment Climate Statement: Algeria
02 · Advantages
Why Algeria
- 01Non-strategic manufacturing and service investments can generally be wholly foreign owned
- 02Connects North African and Mediterranean markets for local delivery
- 03Eligible AAPI investments may receive customs, VAT, and income-tax incentives
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- An SARL has 2–50 shareholders; a sole shareholder may consider an EURL
- Local registered office, articles of association, and CNRC commercial registration
- Non-resident cash contributions go to a local bank foreign-currency account for the company in formation
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Prepare financial statements and file them with the CNRC within 1 month of shareholder approval
- File and pay corporate income tax at the applicable rate; retain accounting and tax records
- Report beneficial owners within 30 days of formation or change, and confirm them by 31 December annually
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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