I-Passport Index
Africa

Algeria

Baseline rank
#50 / 116
Baseline score
65.6
Factor scores

How Algeria performs

Tax

80.3
Very strong

Average taxes. Algeria sits mid-table on tax, 57th of 123. Expect a typical tax bill: neither a reason to move here nor a reason to stay away. Personal income tax 0-35%, corporate tax 10-26%, VAT 19%.

Source: Heritage Foundation, Index of Economic Freedom (Tax Burden sub-score)

Safety

58.9
Moderate

Some concerns. Algeria is less peaceful than most countries in the index (73rd of 117). Look closely at the area you would live in.

Source: Institute for Economics and Peace, Global Peace Index

Cost of Living

92.5
Very strong

Very affordable. Algeria is one of the cheapest places to live in the index, 13th of 118. Your money goes a long way here.

Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index

Education

30.6
Weak

Weak education. Algeria has one of the weakest education systems in the index, 99th of 120. Families will likely need international or private schooling.

Source: UNDP & MBRF, Global Knowledge Index

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Tax and citizenship

The detail behind the scores

Taxation

Corporate income tax 10-26% Applicable tax rate varies based on the nature of the business
Personal income tax 0-35% Applicable tax rate varies based on the amount of income earned
Standard VAT 19%

Rates change without notice. Confirm with the relevant tax authority before acting.

Naturalization Requirements and Immigration Pathway

Residence for naturalization
7 years
Language requirement
No
Investment Immigration Pathway
Algeria Business Investment Visa
Official languages
Arabic and Tamazight (Berber)
English and French are also widely spoken
Dual citizenship
Allows dual citizenship
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