Vehicle regularisation in Algeria: what the interministerial order sets
The interministerial order sets how vehicles brought in from European countries with a provisional customs pass are regularised, at 5% of their value.
In short
The interministerial order sets the terms and conditions for the final regularisation of vehicles brought in from European countries by foreign nationals. It is issued under article 167 of the finance law for 2022. An amount of 5% of the vehicle's value is provided.
Key points
- Issued under article 167 of law n° 21-16, the finance law for 2022.
- Vehicles covered: seized vehicles with provisional regularisation, or brought in before 3 June 2021 and not seized.
- The amount is set at 5% of the vehicle's value.
- Customs issue a document called « Titre de circulation définitif ».
- This document does not allow the vehicle to circulate beyond thirty (30) days.
What the text says
The order sets the terms and conditions for the final regularisation of vehicles brought in from European countries, imported by foreign nationals, in an exceptional framework and for humanitarian reasons, with a provisional customs pass, registered and sold without completing the procedures in force.
It is issued under article 167 of law n° 21-16 of 25 Joumada El Oula 1443 corresponding to 30 December 2021.
Vehicles covered and exclusions
The vehicles are determined according to the list drawn up by the competent services.
- Vehicles seized by the competent services, whose owners already benefited from provisional regularisation.
- Vehicles brought into the national territory before 3 June 2021 and not seized.
- Owners of vehicles subject to a final confiscation judgment or a final settlement are excluded.
Procedures and amounts
For a seized vehicle, the owner files the original provisional circulation title with the customs receiver, with the receipt for the deposit estimated at 5% of the value of the seized vehicle. The receiver then issues the final circulation title.
For a vehicle brought in before 3 June 2021 and not seized, the owner files a request with the registration card and pays 5% of the vehicle's value, set by the customs services. This flat-rate revenue covers all import duties and taxes and the financial charges of the regularisation.
In both cases, the vehicle then goes through a conformity check with the mines services, and the registration file is filed with the services in charge of vehicle registration.
Vehicles sold at public auction
Owners of vehicles seized and sold at public auction before a final judgment receive back the sale proceeds held with the customs receiver, after deduction of the flat amount of 5% of the vehicle's value.
The refund follows a request to the competent customs receiver, with a copy of the final judgment.
For foreign investors
The text covers vehicles imported by foreign nationals. For registration, it requires a copy of a valid passport for foreigners.
Frequently asked questions
What amount is provided for the final regularisation of these vehicles?
The text provides 5% of the vehicle's value. For a seized vehicle, it is the deposit estimated at 5% of the value of the seized vehicle.
How long can a vehicle circulate with the final circulation title?
The title does not allow the vehicle to circulate beyond thirty (30) days from the date it is issued.
Which vehicles does the order cover?
Seized vehicles whose owners already benefited from provisional regularisation, and vehicles brought in before 3 June 2021 without seizure, according to the list of the competent services.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with administrative procedures (NIF, trade register, CASNOS, etc.). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=demarches.