Doing Business in Algeria

 Chapter 1: Doing Business In Algeria

 Market Overview
 Market Challenges
 Market Opportunities
 Market Entry Strategy
 Chapter 2: Political and Economic Environment

For background information on the political and economic environment of the country, please click on the link below to the U.S. Department of State Background Notes.

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

 Chapter 3: Selling U.S. Products and Services

 Using an Agent or Distributor
 Establishing an Office
 Franchising
 Direct Marketing
 Joint Ventures/Licensing
 Selling to the Government
 Distribution and Sales Channels
 Selling Factors/Techniques
 Electronic Commerce
 Trade Promotion and Advertising
 Pricing
 Sales Service/Customer Support
 Protecting Your Intellectual Property
 Due Diligence
 Local Professional Services
 Web Resources

 Chapter 4: Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment

 Oil and Gas – Hydrocarbons
 Information and Communications Technology
 Public Works and Infrastructure Development
 Healthcare

Agricultural Sectors

 Chapter 5: Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards

 Import Tariffs
 Trade Barriers
 Import Requirements and Documentation
 U.S. Export Controls
 Temporary Entry
 Labeling and Marking Requirements
 Prohibited and Restricted Imports
 Customs Regulations and Contact Information
 Standards
 Trade Agreements
 Web Resources

 Chapter 6: Investment Climate

 Openness to Foreign Investment
 Conversion and Transfer Policies
 Expropriation and Compensation
 Dispute Settlement
 Performance Requirements and Incentives
 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
 Protection of Property Rights
 Transparency of Regulatory System
 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
 Corporate Social Responsibility
 Political Violence
 Corruption
 Bilateral Investment Agreements
 OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs
 Labor
 Foreign-Trade Zones/Free Ports : There are currently no free trade zones in Algeria.
 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
 Web Resources

 Chapter 7: Trade and Project Financing

 How Do I Get Paid (Methods of Payment)
 How Does the Banking System Operate
 Foreign-Exchange Controls
 U.S. Banks and Local Correspondent Banks
 Project Financing
 Web Resources

 Chapter 8: Business Travel

 Business Customs
 Travel Advisory Please see the Department of State‗s Travel Advisory Web site at http://travel.state.gov/ for the latest information.
 Visa Requirements
 Telecommunications
 Transportation
 Language
 Health
 Local Time, Business Hours and Holidays
 Temporary Entry of Materials and Personal Belongings
 Web Resources

 Chapter 9: Contacts, Market Research and Trade Events

 Contacts
 Market Research
 Trade Events

 Chapter 10: Guide to Our Services