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Short-term rentals in Algeria

This section explains how short-term rental works in Algeria and how to correctly separate the various legal, fiscal, and operational layers. The concrete answer depends on the type of property, the mode of operation, and the rules applicable to the case.

✓ Information reviewed: 08/26/2026

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This section explains how to analyze the market, profitability, and investment in Algeria without confusing the various legal, fiscal, and operational layers. The specific answer depends on the type of property, the mode of operation, and the rules that may apply to the case. Specific and verified data are presented below in the Gatavia information block.

Investment analysis must separate general tourism data from the actual metrics of a specific residence. National or regional overnight stays help to understand demand, but do not equate to occupancy, average price, or profitability of a property.

Tourism market in Algeria

Data, context and key indicators for the tourism market.

demand

3.55 million tourists in 2024

The Ministry recorded 3,548,405 tourists at the border.

Period: 2024

supply

139,963 official hotel beds

Formal capacity in hotel establishments.

Period: 2024

supply

1,423 hotel establishments

Registered formal stock.

Period: 2024

strategy

active

Visa on arrival for Saharan tourism

The mechanism facilitates circuits in southern wilayas.

Period: 2026

Gatavia market assessment

Regulatory complexity

Very high

Operational complexity

Very high

Regulatory risk

Very high

Investment clarity

Medium

Regulatory alerts

Public information is not yet available for this section.

Regulatory framework

national

Law 99-01: regulated hospitality

Hotel operations are regulated and require legal compliance.

Law 99-01: regulated hospitality Application: Establishments that fit into hospitality activity Verified rule: Hotel operations are regulated and require legal compliance. Conditions: Depends on the actual category of the accommodation. Timing: Before operating. Legal reference: Law 99-01

national

Decree 19-158: classification and operation

Defines categories, authorization, and agrément.

Decree 19-158: classification and operation Application: Hotel establishments Verified rule: Defines categories, authorization, and agrément. Conditions: Applies if the property is operated as a hotel establishment. Timing: Prior to opening. Legal reference: Décret exécutif 19-158

mixed

Chez l’habitant: specific pathway

A specific framework and local practice exist.

Chez l’habitant: specific pathway Application: Accommodation in the resident's home Verified rule: A specific framework and local practice exist. Conditions: Verify criteria and procedure of the wilaya. Timing: Before marketing. Legal reference: Encadrement chez l’habitant

mixed

Authorization for tourist operations

May be mandatory according to category.

Authorization for tourist operations Application: Regulated tourist activity Verified rule: May be mandatory according to category. Conditions: It depends on the product being exploited. Timing: Before activity. Legal reference: MTA Portal

mixed

ZEST: tourist zones with specific planning

Tourist land may be subject to PAT and special regime.

ZEST: tourist zones with specific planning Application: Assets within tourist zones Verified rule: Tourist land may be subject to PAT and special regime. Conditions: If the asset is in ZEST. Timing: Before purchase/construction. Legal reference: Loi 03-03

mixed

Coastline protection

The coast has specific restrictions.

Coastline protection Application: Coastal properties Verified rule: The coast has specific restrictions. Conditions: Applies in protected coastal areas. Timing: Before construction/purchase. Legal reference: Loi 02-02

mixed

Urban and property compliance

Use and works must be compliant.

Urban and property compliance Application: All exploitation Verified rule: Use and works must be compliant. Conditions: According to local regulations and file. Moment: Before operation. Legal reference: Algerian Urbanism

mixed

Guest identification and registrations

The applicable customer registration system must be verified.

Guest identification and registrations Application: Establishments and modalities subject to Verified rule: The applicable customer registration system must be verified. Conditions: According to lodging category. Moment: At each stay. Legal reference: Accommodation/Security regime

national

There is no general national day-cap

A uniform national limit on days has not been identified.

There is no general national day-cap Application: Tourist rental Verified rule: A uniform national limit on days has not been identified. Conditions: Local or contractual limits may exist. Timing: Continuous. Legal reference: Gatavia Baseline 2026

Short-term rental taxation

Taxation

IRG property tax 7% up to 1.8m DZD

Taxation

IRG property tax above 1.8m DZD

Taxation

General TVA 19%

Taxation

Reduced TVA 9% when enumerated by law

Taxation

IBS 23% for tourism activity

Taxation

IBS 26% para otras actividades

Taxation

Taxe foncière sobre propiedad construida

Taxation

Recargo sobre vivienda secundaria desocupada

Regulatory and market evolution

07/24/2022

Law 22-18 on investment

Foreign investment is subject to the applicable investment framework and sectors.

04/03/2019

Decree 19-158: classification and operation

Defines categories, authorization, and agrément.

02/05/2002

Coastline protection

The coast has specific restrictions.

01/06/1999

Law 99-01: regulated hospitality

Hotel operations are regulated and require legal compliance.

PROFESSIONAL CONTENT

Gatavia Professionelles Dossier · Algeria

Advanced analysis for owners, managers and investors who need to go beyond public information.

Due diligence

Professional checks before purchasing, operating or converting short-term accommodation.

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Advanced regulation

In-depth analysis of requirements, restrictions, risks and regulatory scenarios.

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Professional taxation

Advanced tax treatment, scenarios and issues requiring special attention.

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Professional operations

Processes, recurring obligations and documentary control.

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Territorial radar

Assessment of territories, cities and areas with different market or regulatory conditions.

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Investors

Risks, costs, profitability, scenarios and criteria before making an investment decision.

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Managers

Compliance, representation, reporting and professional management for third parties.

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Metrics and alerts

Professional indicators covering market, demand, risk and regulatory evolution.

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Sources and reference authorities

AAPI

Banque d’Algérie

DGI Algérie

Value-added tax — actual regime

DGI Algérie

IRG — income from rented properties

DGI Algérie

Property tax on built and unbuilt properties

DGI Algérie

Corporate profits tax — IBS

JORADP

Law n°02-02 of February 5, 2002, on the protection of the coastline

JORADP