What is the CACI in Algeria?

The CACI (Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) is the umbrella body of the regional chambers of commerce. It represents the interests of economic operators, issues certificates and exporter cards, and organises economic missions abroad.

How do you join your local chamber of commerce?

Through the wilaya chamber where your registered office is located, with: copy of the trade register, NIF, articles of association, CASNOS/CNAS certificate and membership form. The annual fee is modest (2 000 to 10 000 DZD depending on size).

What is the CACI exporter card?

A mandatory document for any export operation from Algeria. It is issued by the CACI after registration and on proof of an export activity. It is valid for 2 years and renewable.

Which documents are needed for an exporter card?

Signed application, copy of the trade register showing the export activity, DGI tax certificate, up to date CASNOS/CNAS certificate, articles of association, and proof of an activity compatible with exporting.

What does the exporter card cost and how long does it take?

Around 5 000 DZD in fees. The issuing time belongs to the CACI and we do not announce it on its behalf. What we do control is a complete file at the very first submission.

Does the CACI offer training?

Yes. Short courses in international commercial law, incoterms, foreign trade techniques and company accounting. Subsidised rates apply for member SMEs.

What is the difference between CACI and ALGEX?

The question no longer arises in those terms. CACI still exists: consular representation, business services, and the exporter card. ALGEX was dissolved by décret exécutif no. 25-235 of 3 September 2025 (Journal Officiel no. 60 of 7 September 2025) and its missions passed to the Organisme algérien des exportations, created the same day by décret exécutif no. 25-234, alongside which an export single window now sits. CACI is not replaced by any of that: the exporter card is still issued by CACI.

Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI)

UpGrowth is a private business support company, with no connection to the CACI. This guide is free. If you would rather delegate the procedure, we can handle it for you.

Official services of the CACI: www.caci.dz

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The CACI is an Algerian public institution, under the supervision of the Ministry of Trade, representing the interests of the trade, industry and services sectors and coordinating the regional chambers of commerce.

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General presentation

Located in Algiers, at the Palais Consulaire, 6 boulevard Amilcar Cabral, Algiers 16003.
Central role in exports, investment and training.
Supervises the regional chambers of commerce and industry across the country.

Strategic role

Interface between companies and the public authorities.
Contribution to the design of economic policies.
Proposing mediation solutions.
Representing national operators internationally.
Producing sector studies and economic publications.

National network of chambers of commerce

Coordination of 58 regional chambers of commerce.
Administrative, commercial and strategic support for local companies.

Services offered

Certificates of origin and export certificates.
Organisation of B2B events and international trade fairs.
Business matchmaking.
Training in trade, investment and company formation.
Legal and regulatory assistance for exporting and investing.
Training centre: CACI Formation (formation@caci.dz).

Voluntary membership procedure

Membership is optional but advantageous.
Online or at the head office with: trade register, identity document, completed form and payment of the annual membership fee.

Official contact details

Address: Palais Consulaire, 6 Bd Amilcar Cabral, Algiers 16003
Telephone: +213 21 96 77 77
Fax: +213 21 96 70 70
Email: infos-caci@caci.dz
Website: www.caci.dz

Assisted CACI registration

58 wilayas have a local CACI chamber attached to the national CACI. Every export operation requires an up to date card.