AAPI one-stop shops in Algeria: what the order of 8 July 2026 provides
An order gives the head of the environment service at AAPI one-stop shops the power to issue several environmental decisions for projects under the Agency.
In short
The order of 23 Moharram 1448 (8 July 2026) confers on the head of the service representing the environment administration at the one-stop shops of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency the power to issue environmental decisions. It covers investment projects under the Agency.
Key points
- Order of 23 Moharram 1448 corresponding to 8 July 2026
- Power conferred on the head of the environment service at AAPI one-stop shops
- Covers investment projects under the Agency
- Basis: article 22 of executive decree n° 26-153 of 26 Chaoual 1447 (14 April 2026)
What the text says
The order relies on article 22 of executive decree n° 26-153 of 26 Chaoual 1447 corresponding to 14 April 2026, on the reorganisation of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency.
The power to issue the decisions is conferred on the head of the service representing the environment administration at the Agency's one-stop shops.
- Approval of the environmental impact study and notice
- Approval of the danger study
- Prior agreement decision for creating classified establishments
- Operating authorisation of the classified establishment
Who is concerned
Investment projects under the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency are concerned.
For foreign investors
For a foreign investor whose project falls under the Agency, the head of the environment service at the AAPI one-stop shop can issue the impact, danger, prior agreement and operating decisions for classified establishments.
Frequently asked questions
Who can issue impact study approval at the AAPI one-stop shop?
The head of the service representing the environment administration at the Agency's one-stop shops, under article 1 of the order.
Which projects are concerned?
Investment projects under the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with entering Algeria without travelling (soft landing). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=soft-landing.