Country tax profile · 2026
Algeria VAT / sales tax
How Algeria taxes VAT / sales
Algeria charges a standard VAT/GST of 19% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Algeria and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Algeria's VAT / sales tax compares
Algeria's VAT / sales tax of 19% is the 43rd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Africa average of 15.5%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Central African Republic (19%) · Guinea-Bissau (19%) · Niger (19%) · Cyprus (19%) · Colombia (19%) · Germany (19%)
Who is a tax resident of Algeria?
Residente si tiene vivienda habitual o residencia principal en Argelia, lugar principal de estancia, actividad profesional principal, o centro de intereses economicos en el pais (test de domicilio de tipo frances).
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Algeria?
Algeria charges a standard VAT/GST of 19% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.