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Algeria
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
57.41 / 100
0.40
Global rank
#180
Corporate tax
26%
Personal tax
35%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.2 / 10
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index3.0 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.3 / 100.8
- WiFi Index7.1 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.6 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.3 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index7.2 / 10
- Banking Index2.7 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.8 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.3 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.3 / 10
- Open Society Index3.8 / 10
- Flight Index3.3 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.6 / 10
- English Index3.7 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.3 / 10
- AI Access Index5.7 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index6.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.1 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Algiers
- Population (approx.)
- 45,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 2,381,741 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- DZD
- Currency name
- Algerian dinar
- Main airport IATA code
- ALG
- Airport name
- Houari Boumediene Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $924/month
- Main languages
- Arabic
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .dz
- Phone calling code
- +213
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 26%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 35%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide basis for resident companies. Non-resident entities are taxed on Algerian-source income via a 30% Withholding Tax on services covering CIT, VAT and the former TAP. Permanent establishment triggers full residence taxation. The 51/49 local ownership rule, narrowed by Finance Law 2020, now applies only to strategic sectors (hydrocarbons, mining, defence, infrastructure) and to imports for resale in original state.
Headline 26% on services and most activities. Reduced rates: 19% on goods production, 23% on construction, public works, hydraulics, tourism, and thermal activities. A 10% reduced rate applies to reinvested manufacturing profits. Hydrocarbons upstream follow a dedicated 30% income tax under Law 19-13 (with 10% royalty and 10 to 50% Tax on Hydrocarbons Revenues). The 1.5% Tax on Professional Activity was abolished by Finance Law 2024.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
No expatriate, impatriate, HNWI, or non-dom regime. Worldwide taxation of residents. Wealth tax applies progressively (0.15% to 1%) to net assets above (around USD 750,000) including foreign assets, with deduction for similar tax paid abroad. A PIT exemption up to 70% of basic salary applies for special living conditions of residence and isolation on remote operational sites since 1 January 2021.
Progressive 0 to 35% with top rate applying above annual income (around USD 29,000). Monthly salaries up to are exempt. The simplified IFU regime bundles IRG, VAT and former TAP at 5% (goods), 12% (services), or 0.5% (auto-entrepreneur) for taxpayers below annual turnover. Capital gains taxed at 15% (residents) and 20% (non-residents).
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Hydrocarbons Fiscal Regime (Law 19-13)
AvailableSector-specific fiscal regime governing upstream oil and gas activities in Algeria.
Impôt Forfaitaire Unique (IFU) Simplified Tax Regime
AvailableTurnover-based simplified tax regime applicable to individuals and civil professional companies with annual turnover up to 8 million DZD…
Sectors Incentive Scheme (Investment Code 22-18)
AvailableCorporate tax incentive scheme reserved for investments in priority sectors (mining, agriculture, aquaculture, industry, food processing,…
Structuring Investments Scheme (Investment Code 22-18)
AvailableTop-tier corporate incentive scheme reserved for structuring investments of high economic impact.
Zonal Incentive Scheme (Investment Code 22-18)
AvailableCorporate tax incentive scheme reserved for investments located in Highlands, Southern and Great Southern localities of Algeria, plus other zones…
Startup Label and Innovative Project Label
AvailableDiscretionary label awarded by a National Committee under the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises to qualifying innovative…
For individuals
Impôt Forfaitaire Unique (IFU) Simplified Tax Regime
AvailableTurnover-based simplified tax regime applicable to individuals and civil professional companies with annual turnover up to 8 million DZD…
You either qualify for Algeria's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Algeria lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), and family and dependant routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
4 programmes listed · 4 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Carte Professionnelle (Foreign Trader Card)
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Foreign Worker Visa with Work Permit
- Available
Temporary Work Visa with Temporary Work Authorisation (APT)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Reunification Visa (Visa de Regroupement Familial)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Algeria.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- Healthcare Index7.6 / 10Solid healthcare access and quality
- City Comfort Index7.3 / 10Comfortable city living environment
Weakest dimensions
- Banking Index2.7 / 10
- Entry Ease Index3.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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