Core Viewpoint - Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion has extended the deadline for service importers to submit import license applications, aiming to better support and regulate import activities [1] Group 1: Import Regulations - As of July 2025, service imports must obtain prior import licenses issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade [1] - All importing companies are required to submit a pre-import plan (PPI) for goods for the second half of 2025 [1] - The implementation of the pre-import plan has been extended to the first half of 2026 [1] Group 2: Banking Procedures - The Algerian Banks and Financial Institutions Association (ABEF) notified bank presidents that service importers must obtain import licenses before processing bank registration procedures [1] - Import license applications must be submitted through a digital platform established by the Ministry of Foreign Trade [1] Group 3: Deadline Extension - The deadline for submitting service import license applications has been extended to January 31, 2024, to enhance support and oversight of enterprise import activities [1]