Algeria Vat

Algeria TVA Return Skill (G50 Declaration) v2.0

General reference only. This skill is general tax/accounting reference material for AI-assisted workflows. It has not been reviewed for any specific person's facts, documents, elections, deadlines, residency, filing status, or local procedures. Do not rely on it to file, pay, amend, or take a tax position without review by a qualified professional in the relevant jurisdiction.

Section 1 — Quick reference

Read this whole section before classifying anything.

Key G50 TVA lines (the lines you will use most):

Conservative defaults:

Red flag thresholds:

Section 2 — Required inputs and refusal catalogue

Required inputs

Minimum viable — bank statement for the month in CSV, PDF, or pasted text. Must cover the full period. Acceptable from any Algerian or international business bank: BNA, BEA, CPA, BADR, BDL, Societe Generale Algerie, AGB, Natixis Algerie, Al Baraka, or any other.

Recommended — sales invoices for the period, purchase invoices for any input TVA claim above DZD 500,000, the client's NIF (Numero d'Identification Fiscale) in writing.

Ideal — complete invoice register, prior period G50, reconciliation of credit reporte (Line 19).

Refusal policy if minimum is missing — SOFT WARN. If no bank statement is available at all, hard stop. If bank statement only without invoices, proceed but record in the reviewer brief: "This G50 was produced from bank statement alone. The reviewer must verify that input TVA claims above DZD 500,000 are supported by compliant invoices with valid NIF and that all reverse-charge classifications match the supplier's invoice."

Algeria-specific refusal catalogue

R-DZ-1 — IFU (forfaitaire) taxpayer. Trigger: client is under the Impot Forfaitaire Unique regime (turnover below DZD 15,000,000). Message: "IFU taxpayers do not file TVA. They pay the Impot Forfaitaire Unique instead. This skill covers regime reel TVA only. If you have exceeded the DZD 15,000,000 threshold, you must register for TVA and switch to regime reel."

R-DZ-2 — Hydrocarbon sector. Trigger: client operates in oil/gas exploration, production, or pipeline transport under the Hydrocarbons Law No. 19-13. Message: "Hydrocarbon-sector entities have a specific tax regime under the Hydrocarbons Law. Standard TVA rules do not apply. Please escalate to a specialist."

R-DZ-3 — Military procurement. Trigger: client supplies goods or services to the Algerian military under a defence contract. Message: "Military procurement contracts have specific TVA exemptions and conventions. Out of scope."

R-DZ-4 — Partial exemption (prorata). Trigger: client makes both taxable and exempt supplies and the exempt proportion is material. Message: "Your input TVA must be apportioned using the prorata formula under Code TCA Art. 34. The annual prorata calculation requires the full-year turnover mix. Please use a commissaire aux comptes to determine the prorata rate before input TVA is claimed."

R-DZ-5 — ANDI investment incentive capital goods. Trigger: client holds an ANDI investment certificate and claims TVA exemption on imported capital goods. Message: "ANDI investment incentives require verification of certificate validity and scope. Flag for reviewer."

R-DZ-6 — Special conventions. Trigger: client operates under a bilateral tax convention or special agreement with the Algerian government. Message: "Special conventions are outside this skill. Escalate to a qualified practitioner."

Section 3 — Supplier pattern library (the lookup table)

This is the deterministic pre-classifier. When a transaction's counterparty matches a pattern in this table, apply the treatment directly.

How to read this table. Match by case-insensitive substring on the counterparty name as it appears in the bank statement. If multiple patterns match, use the most specific. If none match, fall through to Tier 1 rules in Section 5.

3.1 Algerian banks (fees exempt — exclude)

3.2 Algerian government and regulators (exclude entirely)

3.3 Algerian utilities

3.4 Insurance (exempt — exclude)

3.5 Post and logistics

3.6 Fuel and transport

3.7 Food retail (blocked unless hospitality business)

3.8 SaaS — non-resident suppliers (reverse charge, Line 8/14)

3.9 Payment processors

3.10 Professional services (Algeria)

3.11 Payroll and social security (exclude entirely)

3.12 Internal transfers and exclusions

Section 4 — Worked examples

These are six fully worked classifications drawn from a hypothetical bank statement of an Algeria-based self-employed IT consultant.

Example 1 — Non-resident SaaS reverse charge (Notion)

Input line: 05.04.2026 ; NOTION LABS INC ; DEBIT ; Monthly subscription ; USD 16.00 ; DZD 2,160

Reasoning: Notion Labs Inc is a US entity (Section 3.8). No TVA on the invoice. This is a service received from a non-resident. The Algerian client applies autoliquidation under Code TCA Art. 14. Both output TVA (Line 8) and input TVA (Line 14) must be reported. Net effect zero for fully taxable business.

Output:

Example 2 — Standard domestic sale at 19%

Input line: 10.04.2026 ; SARL TECHNOSOFT ; CREDIT ; Invoice 2026-041 IT consulting April ; +500,000 ; DZD

Reasoning: Incoming payment from an Algerian company for IT consulting. Standard-rated at 19%. Report net in Line 1, output TVA in Line 6. The gross amount includes TVA: net = 500,000 / 1.19 = 420,168. TVA = 79,832.

Output:

Example 3 — Entertainment, fully blocked

Input line: 15.04.2026 ; RESTAURANT EL DJAZAIR ; DEBIT ; Business dinner ; -12,000 ; DZD

Reasoning: Restaurant transaction. Entertainment is blocked under Code TCA Art. 30. No input TVA recovery regardless of business purpose.

Output:

Example 4 — Capital goods purchase

Input line: 18.04.2026 ; SPA DELL TECHNOLOGIES ; DEBIT ; Invoice Laptop XPS ; -250,000 ; DZD

Reasoning: Capital goods purchase. Input TVA goes to Line 12 (immobilisations), not Line 11 (operating). Net = 250,000 / 1.19 = 210,084. TVA = 39,916.

Output:

Example 5 — Export sale (exempt with right to deduct)

Input line: 22.04.2026 ; STUDIO KREBS GMBH ; CREDIT ; Invoice DZ-2026-015 IT consulting ; +3,500 ; EUR (DZD 518,000)

Reasoning: Export of services. Exempt with full right to deduct input TVA. Report in Line 4 (Exportations). No output TVA. Requires export documentation (service contract, proof of foreign consumption).

Output:

Example 6 — Motor vehicle, blocked

Input line: 28.04.2026 ; SARL SOVAC ; DEBIT ; Monthly lease payment Renault Clio ; -45,000 ; DZD

Reasoning: Car lease payment. Input TVA on passenger vehicles (< 9 seats) is blocked under Code TCA Art. 30. Exception only for taxi and hire vehicles. An IT consultant does not qualify. Default: full block.

Output:

Section 5 — Tier 1 classification rules (compressed)

5.1 Standard rate 19% (Code TCA Art. 21)

Default rate for any taxable supply unless a reduced rate or exemption applies. Sales at Line 1 / Line 6. Purchases at Line 11.

5.2 Reduced rate 9% (Code TCA Art. 23)

Applies to: basic foodstuffs, pharmaceutical products, agricultural inputs, tourism/hotel services, IT equipment, renewable energy equipment. Sales at Line 2 / Line 7. Purchases at Line 11.

5.3 Exempt supplies (Code TCA Art. 8-9)

Bread, semolina, flour (basic staples), fresh milk, financial services (loan interest, life insurance), medical (public sector), education (authorized institutions), agricultural production at primary stage. No output TVA, no input TVA deduction on related costs.

5.4 Exports (Code TCA Art. 8)

Exempt with full right to deduct input TVA — effectively zero-rated. Requires customs export documentation. Report in Line 4.

5.5 Reverse charge — autoliquidation (Code TCA Art. 14)

When a TVA-registered person receives services from a non-resident: self-assess output TVA at applicable rate (19% or 9%) at Line 8, claim input TVA at Line 14. Net effect zero for fully taxable businesses.

5.6 Imports of goods

TVA paid at customs on imported goods. Report at Line 13. Deductible if goods are for taxable business activity.

5.7 Blocked input TVA (Code TCA Art. 29-33)

Zero recovery with no exceptions unless noted:

• Vehicles for personal transport (< 9 seats) unless taxi/hire (Art. 30)
• Accommodation and lodging (Art. 30)
• Entertainment and reception (Art. 30)
• Personal use goods and services (Art. 31)
• Petroleum products for blocked vehicles (Art. 30)
• Purchases without proper invoice with NIF (Art. 33)

5.8 Capital goods

Capital goods go to Line 12 (input TVA on immobilisations). Operating purchases go to Line 11. Classification based on useful life > 12 months and materiality.

5.9 Precompte TVA (Code TCA Art. 41 bis)

Certain designated entities (government, state enterprises, large taxpayers) withhold a precompte (typically 25% of TVA). Supplier claims credit on Line 18.

5.10 TAP distinction

TAP (Taxe sur l'Activite Professionnelle) at 1% (production) or 2% (services/commerce) is a separate turnover tax reported on the same G50 form. It is NOT TVA and is NOT recoverable as input tax. Never confuse TAP with TVA.

Section 6 — Tier 2 catalogue (compressed)

6.1 Fuel and vehicle costs

Pattern: Naftal, Shell, Total. Why insufficient: vehicle type unknown; if car, blocked regardless of use. Default: 0% recovery. Question: "Is this a passenger car (blocked) or a commercial vehicle used exclusively for business?"

6.2 Restaurants and entertainment

Pattern: any restaurant, cafe, traiteur. Why insufficient: entertainment is hard blocked. Default: block. Question: "Was this entertainment? (Note: blocked regardless.)"

6.3 Ambiguous SaaS billing entities

Pattern: Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Meta, Slack, Zoom where the legal entity is not visible. Default: reverse charge Line 8/14. Question: "Could you check the invoice for the legal entity name and country?"

6.4 Round-number incoming transfers

Pattern: large round credit from owner-named counterparty. Default: exclude as owner injection. Question: "Is this a customer payment, your own capital injection, or a loan?"

6.5 Incoming transfers from individual names

Pattern: incoming from private-looking counterparties. Default: domestic sale at 19%, Line 1/6. Question: "Was it a sale? Which rate?"

6.6 Large one-off purchases (potential capital goods)

Pattern: single large invoice. Default: if capital nature, Line 12; else Line 11. Question: "Is this a capital good (useful life > 12 months)?"

6.7 Mixed-use phone, internet, home office

Pattern: Algerie Telecom, Mobilis personal lines. Default: 0% if mixed without declared %. Question: "Is this a dedicated business line or mixed-use?"

6.8 Cash withdrawals

Pattern: retrait DAB, retrait especes. Default: exclude as owner drawing. Question: "What was the cash used for?"

6.9 ANDI investment incentive imports

Pattern: customs entry with ANDI certificate reference. Default: flag for reviewer. Question: "Do you hold a valid ANDI investment certificate? What is its scope?"

6.10 Precompte calculation

Pattern: payment from state enterprise with precompte deducted. Default: flag for reviewer to verify precompte rate. Question: "What precompte rate was applied? Do you have the withholding certificate?"

Section 7 — Excel working paper template (Algeria-specific)

Sheet "Transactions"

Columns: A (Date), B (Counterparty), C (Description), D (Gross DZD), E (Net DZD), F (TVA DZD), G (Rate), H (G50 Line), I (Default?), J (Question?), K (Excluded?), L (Notes).

Sheet "G50 Summary"

One row per G50 line. Column A = line number, column B = description, column C = value computed via SUMIFS formula from Transactions sheet.

Sheet "Return Form"

Final G50-ready figures:

Line 10 = Total TVA brute (output)
Line 16 = Total TVA deductible (input)
Line 17 = TVA due (10 - 16)
Line 20 = TVA a payer / Credit (17 - 18 - 19)

Positive Line 20 = payable to DGI. Negative = credit carried forward.

Section 8 — Algeria bank statement reading guide

CSV format conventions. BNA and BEA exports typically use semicolon delimiters with DD/MM/YYYY dates. Common columns: Date, Libelle, Debit, Credit, Solde.

French and Arabic language variants. Descriptions may appear in French or transliterated Arabic. Treat as equivalent.

Internal transfers and exclusions. Own-account transfers between client's accounts. Always exclude.

Refunds and reversals. Identify by "remboursement", "annulation", "extourne". Book as negative in the same line as the original.

Foreign currency transactions. Convert to DZD at the Bank of Algeria official rate for the transaction date.

Section 9 — Onboarding fallback (only when inference fails)

9.1 Entity type and trading name

Inference rule: SARL, EURL, SPA, SNC in the name = company. Individual name = sole trader. Fallback: "Are you a sole trader or company?"

9.2 TVA registration status

Inference rule: if asking for G50, they are regime reel. Fallback: "Are you registered for TVA under the regime reel?"

9.3 NIF

Inference rule: search statement descriptions. Fallback: "What is your NIF?"

9.4 Filing period

Inference rule: first and last transaction dates. Fallback: "Which month does this cover?"

9.5 Industry

Inference rule: counterparty mix. Fallback: "What does the business do?"

9.6 Exempt supplies

Inference rule: presence of medical/financial/educational income. Fallback: "Do you make any TVA-exempt sales?" If yes and material, R-DZ-4 fires.

9.7 Credit brought forward

Inference rule: not inferable. Always ask. Question: "Do you have any credit reporte from the previous month? (Line 19)"

9.8 Precompte credits

Inference rule: presence of state enterprise counterparties. Fallback: "Do you have precompte withholding certificates to claim? (Line 18)"

Section 10 — Reference material

Validation status

This skill is v2.0, rewritten in April 2026 to align with the 10-section Accora architecture. It supersedes v1.0. The Algeria-specific content (rate structure, G50 lines, blocked categories) requires validation by a licensed commissaire aux comptes in Algeria.

Sources

1. Code des Taxes sur le Chiffre d'Affaires (Code des TCA), Ordonnance 76-104 as amended — Articles 2-3, 8-9, 14, 21, 23, 29-34, 36, 41 bis
2. Code des Procedures Fiscales
3. Loi de Finances annuelle
4. DGI Jibayatic portal — https://jibayatic.mf.gov.dz

Known gaps

1. Supplier pattern library covers most common Algerian counterparties but not every regional SME.
2. Precompte rates vary by sector and designated entity — verify per DGI circular.
3. ANDI incentive scope varies by certificate — always verify.
4. The DZD 15,000,000 IFU threshold is as of current year — verify annually.

Change log

• v2.0 (April 2026): Full rewrite to 10-section architecture. Supplier pattern library added. Worked examples added. Tier tags removed from inline text.
• v1.0: Initial skill with step-based structure.

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