Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has signed the 2025 Finance Bill, which introduces a number of important changes regarding car imports. Here are the specific impacts of these new rules on people and dealers who want to import cars into Algeria:

1. Relaxation of vehicle age restrictions

· Old rules: Previously, Algeria banned the sale of imported cars that were less than 3 years old.

· New changes: Now it is possible to sell imported cars that are less than 3 years old, but the tax benefits must be repaid based on the time of sale.

· 100% of the tax benefits must be repaid within 12 months from the date of customs clearance.

· 66% of the tax benefits must be repaid within 12 to 24 months.

· 33% of the tax benefits must be repaid within 24 to 36 months.

2. Dealers can import complete vehicles

· Old rules: Since 2016, dealers have been banned from importing and selling complete vehicles (CBU) to promote local automotive manufacturing.

· New changes: Dealers can now import cars without using local parts or assembly, but the duty on the whole car remains high to encourage local assembly or manufacturing.

3. Allow the import of all types of vehicles

· New regulations: including plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, renewable energy vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and light commercial vehicles can be imported.

· Purpose: to meet consumer needs while promoting environmentally friendly choices.

4. Safety standards

· Requirements: Imported vehicles must meet minimum safety standards, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), speed limiter, etc.

· Specific requirements: Vehicles with engine displacement greater than 1.2 liters must also have other safety features.

5. Dealer Qualification Requirements

· Authorization and Permits: Dealers must obtain preliminary authorization and formal licenses, and formal licenses must be renewed every five years.

· Facilities and Personnel: Showrooms, after-sales service centers, storage facilities and qualified employees are required.

· Exclusive Contracts: Exclusive contracts must be signed with foreign manufacturers to ensure sales quality and exclusivity.

6. Payment Requirements

· New Regulations: All vehicle import payments must be made through Algerian banks to ensure transparency and compliance with financial regulations.

7. Timely delivery

· Requirements: Dealers must deliver the ordered vehicle within 45 days of the order date and within 7 days after full payment.

8. Personal import quota

· Regulations: Individuals can import one used car every three years, and the vehicle must not be more than three years old.

Summary

Algeria's new car import rules for 2025 aim to balance market demand and economic stability, and promote the healthy development of the automobile market by relaxing vehicle age restrictions, allowing whole vehicle imports, meeting diversified consumer needs, ensuring safety standards, strict dealer qualification requirements, standardizing payment methods, timely delivery, and personal import quotas. These changes will have a significant impact on consumers and dealers, and will also promote the further development and improvement of Algeria's automobile industry.

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