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Sale commitment vs promise to sell in Algeria 2026: what's the difference?

Legal guide — Civil Code arts 71-72, pre-contract, commitment, indemnity, deadline, notary.

Legal guide — Civil Code arts 71-72, pre-contract, commitment, indemnity, deadline, notary.

Legal framework Civil Code

Art. 71 (promise) + art. 72 (breach). Law 07-11 completes.
Methodology: Civil Code + 5 notaries + Kloufi.

Compromise — bilateral

Both engage. Worth sale. Deposit 5-10%. Duration 2-4 months. Suspensive conditions recommended.

Unilateral promise

Seller only engages. Buyer has option. Indemnity 5-10% immobilization. Option 2-6 months.

Comparison table

Compromise bilateral vs unilateral option. Different sanctions on renunciation.

Notary role recommended

Not legally mandatory but strongly recommended >1M DZD. Cost 30-100k DZD. Legal security + seizure.

Common disputes

Buyer renunciation, seller refusal, unmet conditions, contested price, defective chain.
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Taxation registration

Mandatory 30 days. 0.5-1% price or fixed rights. Penalties 25-100% if not registered.

Editorial Q&A

Notary recommended >1M. Deposit 5-10%. 2-4 months duration typical.

Frequently Asked Questions

DZ framework?

Civil Code arts 71-72.

Essential difference?

Compromise 2 parties. Unilateral seller only.

Notary mandatory?

Recommended >1M DZD.

Deposit?

5-10% price.

Duration?

2-4 months compromise.

Renunciation?

Deposit lost unless suspensive justified.

Seller refuses?

Forced execution + damages.

Registration?

Mandatory 30 days.

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