Taxonomy: Implementing Jurisdiction - Algeria
Algeria: Improved tax regime for foreign energy companies
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On February 20, 2013, the Algerian parliament (according to the amendments to the Energy Law, No. 13-01) has simplified tax terms for foreign energy companies in order to attract more foreign direct investment to its energy sector.Algeria: 1,260 products excluded in Arabic Free Trade Area
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The Chambre Algérienne de Commerce et d' Industrie has published a "negative list" of 1,260 products which, in the context of the Arabic Free Trade Area (Zone Arabe de Libre Echange, ZALE), will be excluded from impoAlgeria: De facto import ban on pharmaceutical products
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On 30 November 2008, Algeria introduced measures restricting imports of a certain number of products such as drugs allegedly in order to protect the local pharmaceutical industry.Algeria: Changes to public procurement
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On 11 July 2010, the government of Algeria announced an increase in the preference margin it gives to domestic firms in public procurement contracts. Algerian firms now enjoy a preference margin of 25 percent, up from 15 percent.Algeria: Suspension of taxes on wheat imports
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According to consistent press reports, the government of Algeria has granted a suspension of import tariffs on imports of durum wheat. The tax-exemption was introduced through the 2011 Complementary Finance Act.Algeria: Temporary import duty exemption of import duties on edible oil
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As a reaction to rising food prices, the Prime Minister of Algeria has temporarily exempted edible oils from all import duties. The change is to be in effect from 1 January 2011 until 31 August 2011.Algeria:Preferential treatment for domestic firms competing for US$286billion investment plan
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The President of Algeria has announced a series of measures giving preferential treatment to local firms over foreign ones, competing for a share of the US$286billion five-year investment plan (2010-2014).Algeria: Government proposes setting prices of consumer goods and services
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A draft bill which allows the government to set price controls on all consumer goods and services was presented to the country's parliament on 29 June 2010. The measure is to help fight against inflation in the country.Algeria: Rules for the import and export of pesticides
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In a decree published in the Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne No. 09 on 3 February 2010, the following rules for the import and export of agricultural products were established:
