The Algerian Ministry of Justice has installed 13 new specialized commercial courts in 13 wilayas across the country. This move is in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic, who emphasized the need for new commercial jurisdictions during the opening of the 2025-2026 judicial year. The new courts are located in Adrar, Chlef, Batna, Béjaïa, Tébessa, Tiaret, Saïda, Guelma, El Bayadh, Illizi, Boumerdès, El Oued, and Ghardaïa.
The installation of these new courts brings the total number of specialized commercial courts in Algeria to 25. This expansion aims to bring specialized justice closer to citizens and improve the efficiency of economic dispute resolution. The new courts will handle disputes related to commercial companies, judicial settlement and bankruptcy procedures, and conflicts between banks and financial institutions.
The new commercial courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes related to commercial companies, judicial settlement and bankruptcy procedures, and conflicts between banks and financial institutions. They will also handle cases related to international commerce, maritime and air transport, commercial insurance, and intellectual property disputes. The courts will follow a mandatory conciliation process before cases are registered.
The Algerian government has taken steps to ensure the success of these new courts. Magistrates specialized in commercial matters have been trained to staff the new courts. The Minister of Justice, Lotfi Boudjemaâ, emphasized the importance of these courts in supporting national economic development and the growth of commercial activity.
The expansion of commercial courts is part of a broader effort to improve Algeria's judicial system. The new courts will provide specialized judges to handle complex commercial disputes. This move is expected to improve the business climate and promote economic growth in Algeria.
The installation of the new commercial courts follows the publication of Executive Decree No. 26-133 on March 30, 2026. The decree outlines the procedures and attributions of the new courts. The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the new courts will start functioning immediately.
The new commercial courts are expected to play a crucial role in Algeria's economic development. They will provide a specialized and efficient mechanism for resolving commercial disputes, which is essential for promoting business and investment in the country. The courts will also help to improve the country's business climate and competitiveness.
Key points
- The new commercial courts will handle disputes related to commercial companies, judicial settlement and bankruptcy procedures, and conflicts between banks and financial institutions.
- The Algerian government has trained magistrates specialized in commercial matters to staff the new courts.
- The expansion of commercial courts aims to bring specialized justice closer to citizens and improve the efficiency of economic dispute resolution.
