Algeria Waives Stock Listing Fees for Startups Through 2028

Algerian startups seeking to raise capital through public markets are set to benefit from a new set of incentives after financial regulators approved a three-year waiver on stock exchange listing fees, running from 2026 to 2028. The decision was announced jointly by COSOB, Algérie Clearing and the Algiers Stock Exchange. It applies to startups raising up to $3.8 million (DZD 500 million) through the exchange’s Growth segment, provided they hold Algeria’s official “Startup” label. Eligible fundraising rounds must be completed from February 1st, 2026 onward.

In addition to waiving listing fees, the measures remove several other costs associated with going public. These include regulatory visa fees on disclosure documents, admission fees to the exchange’s pricing list, as well as custody, settlement and securities management fees administered by the national clearing company.

Regulators said the initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation by reducing reliance on bank lending and public grants, and by positioning capital markets as a realistic long-term financing option for startups.

The Growth segment is designed specifically for startups and smaller companies, with listing requirements tailored to their size, risk profile and funding needs. By lowering the cost of entry and simplifying access to the market, authorities aim to expand the range of financing tools available to Algerian founders looking to scale.