Palestinian journalists face raids, detentions—what it means for Algerian media and diaspora entrepreneurs

Palestinian journalists face raids, detentions—what it means for Algerian media and diaspora entrepreneurs

A year in detention, no trial: Ali al-Samoudi’s ordeal The raid follows a pattern: Israeli forces detained two more Palestinian journalists, Sabri Mousa Jibril and Muath Ammarna, in Bethlehem just days earlier. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate documented 84 violations in August alone, including assaults on media crews, equipment destruction, and lethal force against reporters. One … Read more

Algeria’s Corporate Tax Overhaul—How New Rules Reshape Startups and Diaspora Investments

Algeria’s Corporate Tax Overhaul—How New Rules Reshape Startups and Diaspora Investments

Algeria’s government has quietly rolled out a major overhaul of corporate tax policies this year, tightening compliance rules while offering incentives for tech and renewable energy sectors. The changes—announced in a decree signed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in early 2025—aim to boost revenue amid sluggish growth but carry risks for entrepreneurs and Algerian expats eyeing … Read more

Algeria’s Corporate Tax Crackdown: How New Rules Are Squeezing SMEs

Algeria’s Corporate Tax Crackdown: How New Rules Are Squeezing SMEs

Algeria’s corporate tax reforms are reshaping the business landscape, forcing entrepreneurs to rethink strategies while the diaspora watches from abroad. A mix of stricter audits, higher penalties, and a push for digital compliance is creating winners and losers—with small businesses and foreign investors bearing the brunt. Taxman’s New Tools: Audits That Wipe Out Profits Algeria’s … Read more

ALGERIA’S ECONOMY: TAX HIKES, CORRUPTION CRACKDOWNS AND SONATRACH’S

ALGERIA’S ECONOMY: TAX HIKES, CORRUPTION CRACKDOWNS AND SONATRACH’S

TAX BURDENS AND INFORMAL SHIFTS Algeria’s tax code does not yet include a digital tax, but draft reforms under review by the Ministry of Finance could introduce a 5% e-commerce levy by mid-2025. The Algerian Chamber of Commerce (CAC) warns this may discourage foreign direct investment (FDI) in fintech. In 2023, FDI in Algerian digital … Read more

Algeria’s new investment law leaves tax hurdles for founders

Algeria’s new investment law leaves tax hurdles for founders

Algeria’s recent overhaul of its investment legal framework, enacted through Executive Decree 23-301 in August 2023, introduces several improvements aimed at attracting foreign and domestic capital. The decree replaces the 2016 investment law and is part of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s broader economic reform agenda. However, while the changes simplify some administrative procedures, the corporate tax … Read more

Algeria’s digital tax crackdown reshapes online business

Algeria’s digital tax crackdown reshapes online business

Algeria has quietly expanded its tax base to capture income from unregistered online activities, a move that could reshape the country’s digital economy. According to a recent announcement by Agence de Presse Africaine (APA), the government will now tax earnings from platforms like YouTube, freelance marketplaces, and e-commerce sites, even if the individuals or businesses … Read more

Algeria’s Week: Taxes, Tech and Trade Shifts

Algeria’s Week: Taxes, Tech and Trade Shifts

Tax and Structural Pressures: The Weight of Bureaucracy on Algerian Business Algeria’s economic landscape remains trapped between ambitious reforms and entrenched structural rigidities. At the heart of the issue lies a tax system that, while theoretically designed to support growth, often stifles entrepreneurship through complexity and inefficiency. The recent launch of a digital stamp duty … Read more

Algeria food crises expose economic flaws

Algeria food crises expose economic flaws

Algeria’s recurring food crises reveal deeper cracks in its economy, according to Middle East Institute. Rising food import bills and currency shortages have triggered repeated shortages of staples such as semolina, sugar and cooking oil. The pattern points to structural failings that entrepreneurs—domestic and diaspora-linked—must navigate as policymakers tinker with tax and trade levers. Recent … Read more

IMF urges Algeria fiscal consolidation

IMF urges Algeria fiscal consolidation

The International Monetary Fund has called on Algeria to undertake substantial fiscal consolidation as the country’s financial buffers continue to erode following recent global commodity price volatility and domestic spending pressures. According to Arab News PK, the IMF’s warning comes at a time when Algeria’s fiscal position has weakened, raising concerns about long-term economic stability … Read more

Algeria’s tax reforms lure U.S. investors

Algeria’s tax reforms lure U.S. investors

Algeria’s recent tax reforms are reshaping the landscape for foreign investors, particularly those from the United States, according to The Washington Institute. The changes, part of broader economic adjustments, aim to attract capital by reducing corporate tax burdens and simplifying investment procedures. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, these shifts could unlock new opportunities in … Read more