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Full name & address of the debtor
All available contact details of the debtor i.e. contact name(s) / Tel / Mobile / Email(s)
Amount owed (Invoice(s) or Statement will help)
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Algeria Debt Collection – No Win No Fee
Creditreform operates a global specialist International debt collections service. We have local offices and fully approved expert international debt collection agency partners in every country worldwide. All our International debt collection agency partners and offices operate on a No Win No Fee basis charging an agreed commission against monies recovered only. All our international offices and partners initiate the collection processes by sending the debtors a debt collection letter to introduce their involvement.
Algeria has a population of over 47,000,000 whose ethnic groups are Arab-Amazigh 99% and European less than 1%.
The Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Algeria in 2023 is estimated at $58.816 billion (compared to $69,242 billion in 2022). The GDP per capita rose from $15,000 in 2022 to $15,300 in 2023. The main export commodities are natural gas, crude petroleum, refined petroleum, fertilizers and ammonia.
Main reasons why a local country debt recovery agency is so important rather than trying to recover from a debt collection agency UK are as follows:
The local International Debt collection Partners know:
The local cultures
The best methods of initiating debt recovery letters and processes
The languages
The laws
Are in the same time zones
Herewith details of our debt collection service Algeria:
Location of debt recovery office in Algeria?
Algiers. With correspondent or representative lawyers in all court of Algeria. All debt letters are sent from the local office or partners’ main address
With correspondent or representative lawyers in all court of Algeria.
Number of debt collection staff?
12 staff. Each staff member is allocated a client and all their debt collection letters are personalised in order to effect the best response results from debtors.
How long have you been operating a debt recovery service in Algeria?
We have been operating an African debt collection service on a no win no fee basis in Algeria since 1999. Algeria is included on our debt collection agency list.
What type of debt collection services do you provide? Do you do commercial debt recovery (B2B) and consumer debt recovery (B2C)?
We handle both Business to Business debt recovery cases and Business to Consumer debt collections cases. There is different content for business to business debt collection letter templates and business to consumer debt collection letters templates.
Statue of Limitation in Algeria?
As general Rules: 15 years.
Algeria civil litigation statute of limitations is a law that time limits a plaintiff’s right to bring a claim against a defendant. The statute of limitations in Algeria is 15 years. However, if an action has been taken within this time then the statute of limitations time will be extended to account for this. Once the specified time period elapses then no action can be taken through the legal processes unless the plaintiff is able to prove exceptional circumstances.
How EU (European Union) laws effect debt collection in Algeria?
No effect in Algeria.
Algeria signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) in 2002 and this has been enforced since 2005. Algeria is also part of AA (Association Agreement) which is a European Union Association Agreement between EU members states and a non-EU country.
How many companies registries in Algeria for businesses?
There is 1 company registry in Algeria which is called The National Center of The Trade Register (Centre National du Registre du Commerce (CNRC) located at Centre National du registre du commerce, Route Nationale N° 24 Lido Bordj El Kiffan Alger BP N° 18, 16120 Algérie. The registry was established 10th July 1963 (previously under ONPI).
We have access to Algeria Company Registry searches to find out further background information on all Algeria companies.
What is the debt collection process in Algeria?
Out of court debt collection process: Due diligence - Phone call – Site visit – official request of payment.
Court process: legal action against the debtor.
Average length of time to collect a debt?
The average time taken to recover a Algeria B2B debt collection case varies from case to case. However, aith an enforceable decision 02-12 months depending on the consistency of the debtor's assets.
Can late payment fees / interest to be added to claims?
Yes, fees can be added for Algeria debt collection cases according to local law.
The Central bank interest rate for Algeria is 3% (as per date of last change on 29 April 2020).
Details on legal service / process in Algeria?
1st degree (4 to 6 months): registration of the case – subpoena - file processing – court decision.
2nd degree (4 to 6 months): any of the parties can do an appeal against the 1st degree court decision: same legal process.
Obtain enforceable decision and execution through a bailiff.
At the court all documents must be translated in Arabic.
Official request of payment is mandatory before court process.
All property belonging to the debtor can be seized.
Do documents supplied to the court need to be translated?
Yes, all documents need to be translated into Arabic and they must be an official translation.
National Sources of Law in Algeria
Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards in Algeria is regulated by:
Act No. 08-09 of 25 Feb. 2008, Algerian Code of Civil Procedure (‘ACCP’), in force as from 23 April 2008.
Insolvency Law in Algeria is regulated by:
Des faillites et règlements judiciaires (Livre III du code de commerce)
Code Civil (Titre III)
Code de Procédure Civile
Date of entry into force of the New York Convention
The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (aka New York Convention), was adopted by a United Nations diplomatic conference in 1958. The date of entry into force for Algeria was on 7 February 1989.
Algeria Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides over 88 million international business credit reports throughout Europe and 200 million international business credit reports worldwide. We provide freshly investigated Algeria Credit Reports which can be done prior to trading to make sure the company you will be dealing with can meet the commitment or once the debt becomes overdue to ensure the debtor can meet the amount owed. Liability for business debts is determined by legal structures, which may be described as follows for Algeria:
Algeria Public limited company
Algeria Limited liability company
Algeria One-man limited liability business
Algeria Business partnership
Algeria Mixed company
Algeria Skip Tracing Agents
Creditreform’s debt collection company service also uses expert local Algeria tracing agent services to locate any absconded debtor. This debtor tracing service is provided on a No Find No Fee basis only charging for a successful trace.
Specialist Debt Recovery Experts
There are many unique requirements to recovering international debts in all countries including Algeria debt collection services which differ from the UK debt collection agency services and therefore it is very important that cases are handled directly by our expert international debt collection agencies and not from debt collectors UK. This method of international debt collection sets Creditreform aside from the competition who in many cases try and recover debts from a UK debt collector only. Using the local offices and partners enables us to achieve a far greater success rate and our No Win No Fee service together with competitive commission rates against monies recovered only ensures you get the best service.
Algeria Debt Collection Partners in the following Algerian Cities Algiers Debt Collection Agency Annaba Debt Collection Agency Blida Debt Collection Agency Constantine Debt Collection Agency Oran Debt Collection Agency
Who are the main trading partners for Algeria?
Which countries border Algeria?
What is the legal system in Algeria?
The Algeria legal system is based off Civil law and sharia law.
What is the name of the Government Gazette in Algeria?
The Gazette in Algeria is the Official Gazette (الجريدة الرسمية للجزائر)
What is the Supreme Court in Algeria?
The Supreme Courts for Algeria are
Constitutional Court of Algeria
Supreme Court of Algeria
Algeria Payment Methods
The most common payment products in Algeria are Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal.
Algeria Debt Collection Agency FAQs
1. How does a Debt collection agency in Algeria recover overdue debts?
The debt collection process is initiated by an introductory letter to your debtor stating the amount owed to you and informing them of our involvement. Letters are then followed up with emails and telephone calls. From our experience the most effective part of this process will be the outsourcing to a third party debt collection agency in Algeria as the debtor now has to resolve the debt and can no longer hide or provide lame excuses.
2. How long does the debt recovery agency in Algeria take to process a case?
The debt collection case will be processed immediately up receipt and a letter sent normally by email and post. You will receive an automated confirmation by return.
3. What is the success rate for debt collection agencies in Algeria?
The success rate of the debt recovery case depends on a number of factors including the solvency of the debtor and whether the case has a legitimate dispute. Our aim is to recover every debt that is recoverable.
4. Does the debt recovery agency in Algeria operate a No Win No Fee debt collection?
We take on all debt collection cases on No Win No Fee basis only charging the agreed commission against monies recovered.
5. Why use a local debt recovery agency Algeria?
The reasons for using a local Algeria debt collection agency than processing from a different country is the debt collector in Algeria speaks the local language, knows the local laws and operates in the same time zones.
6. Are there any debts too old or too small for Algeria debt collection?
We will assess all debt cases, irrelevant of age and size and then advise the best processes to recover these through the Algeria debt collector.
7. How do I instruct the debt collectors in Algeria?
Instructing the debt collectors Algeria is a simple process. You just email details of the debt, debtor and amount to be recovered and the case can be initiated.
8. What evidence do I need to provide when instructing the Algeria debt collector?
When instructing the debt collector in Algeria just provide copies of invoices/statements, debtor contact details and any relevant information you may have to assist with the recovery process.
9. Who does the debtor pay?
In general the debt collector in Algeria will request payments to be sent directly to the client but if not possible for any reasons will take payment directly. If payment is taken then cleared funds will be processed and sent to client straight away.
10. Can I instruct multiple cases?
You can send unlimited debt case instructions. Our systems will automate volume cases to meet your requirements.
11. Can you trace debtors in Algeria?
Through our network of skip tracing agents we have an extremely high success rate of locating your absconded debtor.
12. How long does the debt collection process take?
On average the debt collections process takes 90 days to resolve an amicable debt recovery case. There are a number of factors that can delay this process but we will keep you informed every step of the way.
13. What are my options if debt collection is not successful?
If the debt recovery service is not successful we will advise you of your options including legal actions. Please note no legal actions or other processes will be taken without prior instruction from you.