Overview Of The Algerian Merger Control Regime

Algeria operates a mandatory merger control regime that has become increasingly significant for companies active in the country or with sales into the Algerian market. Historically, enforcement was limited, but the reactivation of the Algerian Competition Council (ACC) in 2025 has marked the beginning of a more rigorous application of the rules. This means that transactions that may previously have flown under the radar now carry real compliance risk. The regime is built around a single market share threshold, which makes it relatively straightforward to trigger but potentially far‑reaching in its application. Because it is suspensory, deals cannot be implemented until clearance is granted.