Disclaimer: This information is accurate as of Q2 2026. Sonatrach updates its procurement code (Réglement des Marchés) without notice. Always verify via the official TAP portal.
For Western companies accustomed to light-touch registration in the UAE or the UK, the Algerian process feels archaic. However, once you navigate the Dossier d’Agrément , secure your Certificat de Conformité , and sit for the biometric scan, you gain access to a market that offers multi-year contracts with net margins far higher than competitive markets like Nigeria or Angola. sonatrach algeria vendor registration new
Never pay a "guaranteed registration" agency. Sonatrach does not outsource approval decisions. The Commission des Marchés retains final authority. Invest in a good Algerian lawyer, learn the rhythm of the Administration Algérienne , and prepare for patience. Disclaimer: This information is accurate as of Q2 2026
A: Yes, but the new rules require a Pouvoir Spécial (Special Power of Attorney) notarized in both your country and Algeria. The mandataire must be a registered Bureau d’Etudes or Cabinet Juridique . Sonatrach does not outsource approval decisions
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