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EOR in Algeria

As your Algeria Employer of Record (EOR), Horizons enables your global company to hire in Algeria quickly, and cost-effectively. Horizons onboards employees with compliant local contracts, and is responsible for employee income tax and payroll tax, and submission of tax returns to the Algerian Tax Office.

Note, an Algeria Employer of Record is also known as an Algeria Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

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Employment contracts in Algeria

While it is technically possible to enter into a verbal contract in Algeria, we strongly recommend producing a formal written employment contract when hiring your workforce. The local language of Arabic should be used, and any references to money should be in the Algerian dinar. The contracts should include any relevant details of the employment agreement, such as compensation, vacation allowance, and more.

By partnering with our Algeria EOR, Horizons’ team of local experts can provide assistance for drafting strong employment contracts that are compliant with local regulations.

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Working hours in Algeria

Normal working hours in Algeria 40 hours from Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as days of rest. If employees work over their normal hours by at least 20%, then they are entitled to 150% of normal pay.

Holiday Schedule in Algeria [2024]

Algeria has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2024 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan, 2024	New Year’s Day
12 Jan, 2024	Berber New Year
10 Apr, 2024	Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
11 Apr, 2024	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
12 Apr, 2024	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
1 May, 2024	May Day
17 Jun, 2024	Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
18 Jun, 2024	Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
19 Jun, 2024	Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
5 Jul, 2024	Independence Day
8 Jul, 2024	Muharram (Tentative Date)
17 Jul, 2024	Day of Achura (Tentative Date)
16 Sep, 2024	The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
1 Nov, 2024	Anniversary of the Revolution

Algeria vacation leave

Employees in Algeria generally accumulate 2.5 days of paid vacation leave per month of work, up to 30 days per year.

Algeria sick leave

Employers in Algeria usually need to pay employees who are absent from work starting from their first day of leave. Up to 15 days are paid at 50% of normal salary, then at 100% for longer sicknesses or those requiring hospitalization.

Parental leave in Algeria

Female employees in Algeria are entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. Male employees can take three days of paternity leave.

Terminations and severance in Algeria

Employees in Algeria are generally entitled to five days of notice per year with an employer upon termination, with an upper limit of 30 days.

Workers in their probation period are not entitled to this notice period, which can be six to 12 months long depending on the role.

Employees are also usually entitled to severance pay equivalent to 15 days of pay for every year with an employer above two years, with an upper limit of three months.

Navigating employee terminations and handling severance packages can be complicated for companies expanding overseas for the first time. Horizons’ Algeria EOR can mitigate risk for foreign companies and provide guidance through this process.

Taxation in Algeria

Employees in Algeria are taxed progressively on their incomes, with rates ranging from 0% to 35% depending on income level.

The corporate tax rate in Algeria is different for different types of companies, but for those engaged in mixed activities, the maximum rate is 26% of taxable profits.

Health coverage in Algeria

Public healthcare in Algeria is funded via tax, but many employers do choose to offer private medical insurance to employees as part of their benefits packages.

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Compensation laws in Algeria

In mid-2020, the minimum wage in Algeria was raised to 20,000 dinars per month.

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Algeria

Employees in Algeria often expect benefits packages as part of their employment agreements, so you may need to set up a benefits management system when hiring in the country. But setting up and managing a benefits system in Algeria can be complicated, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the country’s unique regulations and procedures.

Horizons can help to significantly simplify this step of your Algeria expansion by providing benefit management outsourcing. Our team can advise you and handle the setup of your benefit scheme, enabling you to focus on expanding your organization with our Algeria EOR.

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What is the difference between an Algeria PEO and an Algeria EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Algeria PEO” and Algeria EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can an EOR in Algeria hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Algeria?

An EOR in Algeria can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Australia.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Algeria may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Algeria EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Algeria EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Algeria.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Algeria?

It is possible to get a work visa in Algeria. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Australia are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

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