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
