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
Algeria’s government has quietly amended its corporate tax regime, a move that could reshape how local and diaspora-run businesses operate inside the country. The changes, quietly announced in a finance law in 2025, lower the headline rate from 26% to 23% for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and introduce a new 15% bracket for startups … Read more
Algeria’s economic week was defined by three trends: freelancers gaining foreign market access, renewed government focus on agriculture and energy, and a diaspora-oriented foreign policy rebalancing away from former colonial ties. Domestic demand for reform continued to clash with high public spending, while sectors such as tourism and solar energy remained underdeveloped relative to regional … Read more
Algeria’s 23rd SIPSA FILAHA opened in Algiers on May 28 with a focus on date palm innovations and export expansion according to AL24 News. The annual event, held at the Algiers International Fairground, brought together over 1,200 exhibitors and attracted more than 50,000 visitors focused on agricultural equipment and food industries. For entrepreneurs in the … Read more
Algeria’s central bank and mobile operators have finalized plans to launch DZ MOB PAY, a national mobile payment system, in January 2025. The platform will let micro-entrepreneurs, street vendors and freelancers accept card-free payments through basic mobile phones, cutting cash dependence and bringing millions of unbanked sellers into the formal economy. For founders running small … Read more
Weekly trends: diversification, digital tools, and regional ties Entrepreneurship and youth: funding, training, and global mobility Separately, an Algerian IT specialist became Kazakhstan’s first recipient of a digital nomad visa. The visa allows remote workers to reside in Kazakhstan for up to one year. Algeria has no equivalent visa program, but the case highlights growing … Read more
Algeria’s ambitious renewable energy targets are losing momentum as the country prioritises short-term oil and gas revenues, according to The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy. The report highlights a growing tension between Algeria’s stated green transition goals and its reliance on hydrocarbon exports, a dynamic with direct consequences for local entrepreneurs and the Algerian … Read more
The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) will open in Algiers in September 2025, offering Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora a rare continental showcase. Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Algerian government, the event is expected to draw 1 500 exhibitors and 30 000 visitors from 54 African countries. For the first time, … Read more
Energy and industry: Sonatrach, pipelines, and local manufacturing In Berlin, Algerian conglomerate Condor, owned by billionaire Abderrahmane Benhamadi, signed a deal with a German firm to manufacture pipes. Condor’s revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2023, with 60% from electronics and 20% from industrial equipment. The pipe deal targets European infrastructure markets, where demand for non-Russian … Read more
Algeria’s persistent gender pay gap is emerging as a critical barrier to economic recovery and entrepreneurial expansion, according to a recent Brookings analysis. The report, published on December 2, 2020, highlights how the country’s political instability and COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated existing inequalities, leaving women in the workforce at a significant disadvantage. For entrepreneurs and … Read more