People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Capital: Algiers HDI: 0.736 (83rd)
Language: Arabic, Berber
GDP (PPP): 599.83 Billion
Currency: Dinar
Population: 39.21 million
Algeria is a North African country with a Mediterranean coastline and a Saharan desert interior. Many empires have left legacies here, such as the ancient Roman ruins in seaside Tipaza. In the capital, Algiers, Ottoman landmarks like circa-1612 Ketchaoua Mosque line the hillside Casbah quarter, with its narrow alleys and stairways. The city’s Neo-Byzantine basilica Notre Dame d’Afrique dates to French colonial rule.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Algeria Home – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/algeria
Algeria’s recent economic performance has been mixed. On the upside, growth is positive, averaging close to 3% over the past three years, driven by a 6.4% expansion in the non-hydrocarbon sector.
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Algeria – African Economic Outlook
http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/country-notes/north-africa/algeria/
Economic growth accelerated in 2014 (to 4%, up from 2.8% in 2013 and 3.3% in 2012) due to recovery of the oil and gas sector, whose value added grew by 0.5%, the first increase in eight years.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Algeria GDP and Economic Data
https://www.gfmag.com/global-data/country-data/algeria-gdp-country-report
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Algeria economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Algeria best banks and safest banks are also available.
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Algeria Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/algeria
Algeria’s burdensome business environment and overdependence on its energy sector continue to undermine prospects for sustained economic development.
Establishing a Presence
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Business Registration Requirements – Centre National du Registre du Commerce
http://www.cnrc.org.dz/fr/inscription/#dropp6
Algerian Ministry of commerce website
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Starting (Registering) a Business in Algeria | Afribiz.info
http://www.afribiz.info/content/2010/starting-a-business-in-algeria/
Starting a business in Algeria takes approximately 24 days as compared to about 21 days for the North Africa region.
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Business Types – Business entities in Algeria
http://www.healyconsultants.com/algeria-company-registration/setup-llc/
Table of comparison between different Algeria business entities types
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Starting a Business in Algeria
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/algeria/starting-a-business/
Below is a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Algeria.
Taxes
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Algeria Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/algeria/sales-tax-rate
In Algeria, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate.
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Paying Taxes in Algeria
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/algeria/paying-taxes/
Below is a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes.
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Business Types – Algeria Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/algeria/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Algeria stands at 23 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Algeria averaged 23 percent from 2012 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 25 percent in 2013 and a record low of 19 percent in 2014.
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Business Types – Algeria – Taxes on corporate income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Algeria-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
Corporate tax is due on activities performed by resident or non-resident entities in Algeria. It is applied according to the following two regimes:
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Algeria Personal Income Tax Rate
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/algeria/personal-income-tax-rate
In Algeria, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends.
Visas
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Visa Requirements – ALGERIA VISA CENTER
http://algeriavisacenter.com/Visa_Requirement.html
Algeria Visa Center – Comprehensive Visa instructions
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Algeria visa application form, requirements and instructions
http://algeria.travisa.com/
Algeria visa application and support from Travisa Visa Service is fast and reliable. Apply now for business, tourist, and all travel to Algeria.
Infrastructure
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Algeria Infrastructure, power, and communications
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Africa/Algeria-INFRASTRUCTURE-POWER-AND-COMMUNICATIONS.html
Algeria – Infrastructure, power, and communications
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ALGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE …
http://infrastructure-dz.com/pages/ang/topics.php
Urban Mobility •Algiers: Commissioning of the railway line “Grande Poste Place des Martyrs” is scheduled for 2016, which covers 1.7 Km
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Telecom/IT – Communications – Algeria
http://www.algeria.com/communications/
Effective communication is a vital part of every country’s infrastructure. It is essential to draw people to the country for trade and development.
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Transport in Algeria
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Algeria
As the tenth-largest country in the world, and the largest in Africa and in the Mediterranean region. Algeria has a vast transportation system which include many transportation infrastructures.
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Telecom/IT Algeria Internet Stats and Telecommunications Report
http://www.internetworldstats.com/af/dz.htm
Algeria Internet usage statistics, population, ecommerce market andtelecommunications reports.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Algeria
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/algeria/labor-market-regulation
Below is a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Algeria.
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[PDF]Algerian Labor Law – Pogar
ftp://pogar.org/LocalUser/pogarp/other/laws/labor/labor-alg-90-e.pdf
Algerian Labor Law.
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Socail Insurance – Algeria – Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/2012-2013/africa/algeria.html
All persons employed under a labor contract, household workers, and certain categories of fishermen and apprentices with earnings of at least half the legal minimum wage.
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Socail Insurance – Caisse Nationale des Assurances Sociales des Travailleurs
http://www.cnas.dz/SiteFrancais/indexAn.php
The social security right is one of the fundamental rights which are stipulated by the universal legislative of human rights,this right is important as well as the civil and political rights, so the 25th article of human rights universal declaration stipulates :
Culture/Living
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Climate information for Algeria
http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/algeria/
verage temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in Algeria
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Business Etiquette – Algeria – Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/algeria.html
Detailed information on the customs, language and business relationships in Algeria. What to do and what not to do!
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Business Etiquette – Social and Business Etiquette in Algeria
http://www.algeria.com/blog/social-and-business-etiquette-in-algeria
Social and Business Etiquette in Algeria
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Climate – Algeria – average, area, temperature
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Algeria-CLIMATE.html
Northern Algeria lies within the temperate zone, and its climate is similar to that of other Mediterranean countries, although the diversity of the relief provides sharp contrasts in temperature.
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Cost of Living in Algeria
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Algeria
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Algeria. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Algiers
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/algiers
Cost of living in Algiers
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Safety – Travel Advice for Algeria
https://smartraveller.gov.au/countries/algeria
Reconsider your need to travel
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Education – Algeria Education System
http://www.classbase.com/countries/Algeria/Education-System
Primary Education. Education is mandatory and free for all Algerian children from age 6 through the 9 years of primary school that follow.
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Education – Algeria / Education
http://i-cias.com/e.o/algeria.education.htm
The educational system of Algeria is mostly of good quality, corresponding to Western patterns form primary education until universities.
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Holidays in Algeria in 2016 | Office Holidays
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/algeria/index.php
Holidays in Algeria 2016
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Holidays in Algeria – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/algeria/public-holidays
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations.
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Demographics – Algeria Demographics Profile
http://www.indexmundi.com/algeria/demographics_profile.html
Algeria Demographics Profile
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Safety – Algeria Travel Advice
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/algeria-travel-warning.html
The Department of State urges U.S. citizens who travel to Algeria to evaluate carefully the risks to their personal safety. There is a high threat of terrorism and kidnappings in Algeria, as noted in the Department of State’s most recent Worldwide Caution.
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Demographics – Algeria Facts | Government, Economy, Demographics
http://country-facts.findthedata.com/l/55/Algeria
Discover and compare Algeria facts about health, technology, energy, environment, military, government, economy, demographics, education and more!
Trade
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import Procedures
http://Customs: Regulations, Export-Import Procedures
Algeria Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. Duty free items, import-export restrictions.
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import Procedures
http://www.intertek.com/uploadedFiles/Intertek/Divisions/Oil_Chemical_and_Agri/Media/pdfs/Algeria-EG-Exporter%20Guidelines%20(English%20Version).pdf
Algeria Importer and Exporter Guidelines
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Free Trade Agreement
http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/other_treaties/text.jsp?file_id=241176
Free Trade Agreement between Algeria and European Communities
Housing and Rentals
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Algeria : real estate homes for rent – apartments for
http://us.arkadia.com/for-rent/algeria/
The best place to start your real estate search. whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or property, we have the tools you need to make an informed decision, including houses, condos and homes for sale listings.
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Apartments for rent in Algeria, houses for sale in Algiers
http://www.ahlein.net/Algeria/
Houses for sale, furnished apartments, flats for rent & real estate properties for sale in Algiers, Algeria.
Travel
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Algeria Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/algeria
For the intrepid traveller, adventure awaits in Algeria. A beguiling blend of cultures, landscapes and traditions, this vast chunk of land contains everything from tranquil fishing ports and bustling cities to the unmatched drama of the Sahara Desert and Hoggar Mountains.
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Algeria Tourism: Best of Algeria – TripAdvisor
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293717-Algeria-Vacations.html
Algeria Tourism: TripAdvisor has 13769 reviews of Algeria Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Algeria resource.
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