The Algerian government has announced an extension of the deadline for vehicle owners to pay their vignette taxes for 2019. The deadline, initially set to expire on July 31, has been pushed back to August 15, 2019, at 16:00. This decision was made by the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI), which issued a statement confirming the new deadline.
According to the DGI, vehicle owners can purchase vignettes in various denominations from tax offices and post offices across the country. To facilitate payment, tax offices will be open on Saturdays during this period. The DGI also clarified that vehicle owners with provisional circulation cards, also known as yellow cards, are required to pay the vignette tax within one month of the vehicle's registration.
The cost of vehicle vignettes in Algeria varies based on the vehicle's engine power and age. In 2018, the prices ranged from 500 Algerian Dinar (DA) to 3,000 DA for vehicles over 10 years old, 1,000 DA to 4,000 DA for vehicles between 6 and 10 years old, and 1,500 DA to 6,000 DA for vehicles between 3 and 6 years old. For vehicles less than 3 years old, the prices ranged from 2,000 DA to 10,000 DA.
Certain vehicles are exempt from paying the vignette tax, including those owned by the state and local authorities, diplomatic missions, and vehicles used for specific purposes such as ambulances, firefighting equipment, and vehicles for people with disabilities. Additionally, vehicles powered by GPL/C fuel are also exempt from the tax.
The vehicle vignette tax was introduced in Algeria in 1998. The revenue generated from the tax is allocated between the Treasury and the Common Fund of Local Collectivities, with 20% going to the Treasury and 80% to the Fund. This tax is an essential source of revenue for local authorities.
The DGI's decision to extend the deadline provides relief to vehicle owners who may have missed the initial deadline. The authority's efforts to facilitate payment and provide exemptions to certain categories of vehicles demonstrate its commitment to making the tax payment process more efficient.
Vehicle owners in Algeria are advised to take advantage of the extended deadline and pay their vignette taxes before August 15, 2019. Failure to comply may result in penalties and fines. The DGI's announcement has provided clarity on the payment process, and vehicle owners can now plan accordingly.
Key points
- The Algerian government has extended the deadline for vehicle vignette payment to August 15, 2019.
- Certain vehicles, including those owned by the state and local authorities, are exempt from paying the vignette tax.
- The revenue generated from the tax is allocated between the Treasury and the Common Fund of Local Collectivities.
