VOL. XXXIX

No. 39

24-June-1996

ALGERIA

Algeria To Raise $191Mn From Extra Taxes

The Algerian Government expects to raise more than AD10.3bn ($191mn) in revenue from a new package of taxes to be levied during a six-month period starting in July. The Algerian Junior Minister for the Budget, Mr. 'Ali Brahiti, said last week that taxes on beer, petrol and cigarettes would rise for July and that a higher income tax will be imposed on the wealthy as a measure to help pay overdue salaries to...