In a significant development, Algeria has inaugurated 13 specialized commercial courts across various regions. This move is part of the country's efforts to strengthen its judicial system and improve the efficiency of resolving commercial disputes. The new courts are located in Adrar, Chlef, Batna, Bejaia, Tebessa, Tiaret, Saida, Guelma, El Bayadh, El Oued, Illizi, Boumerdes, and Ghardaia.
The establishment of these commercial courts is in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic, who is also the head of the Supreme Judicial Council. The President had directed the expansion of the network of specialized commercial courts during the opening of the 2025-2026 judicial year. This move aims to increase the total number of commercial courts from 12 to 25, thereby enhancing the country's judicial infrastructure.
The creation of these courts was formalized through Executive Decree No. 26-133, dated March 30, 2026. This decree enables the reinforcement of the commercial justice system and improves the effectiveness of resolving economic disputes. The specialized commercial courts will exclusively handle specific types of disputes, including those related to commercial companies, judicial settlements, and bankruptcy.
The new commercial courts will also deal with disputes between banks, financial institutions, and traders, as well as international trade disputes. Additionally, they will handle maritime and air transport disputes, insurance-related disputes linked to commercial activities, and intellectual property disputes. The procedures before these courts will involve mandatory mediation before filing a lawsuit, as per the Civil and Administrative Procedures Law.
The inauguration of these courts is expected to have a positive impact on the Algerian economy. By providing a specialized forum for resolving commercial disputes, the courts will help promote a favorable business environment and attract investment. The move is also expected to enhance the country's competitiveness and improve the efficiency of its judicial system.
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the new commercial courts will play a crucial role in promoting economic growth and stability in Algeria. The establishment of these courts demonstrates the government's commitment to improving the business environment and enhancing the country's judicial infrastructure.
With the establishment of these 13 new commercial courts, Algeria is poised to strengthen its judicial system and improve the efficiency of resolving commercial disputes. The move is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and business environment, and will help promote economic growth and stability.
Key points
- The new commercial courts will exclusively handle specific types of disputes, including those related to commercial companies and international trade.
- The establishment of these courts aims to increase the total number of commercial courts from 12 to 25.
- The procedures before these courts will involve mandatory mediation before filing a lawsuit.
