The Directorate General of Taxes (المديرية العامة للضرائب), part of the Ministry of Finance (وزارة المالية), has launched a new guide in August 2026 detailing the electronic payment mechanisms for taxes and fees through its "Jibaytik" platform. The document explains how the service enables online declaration and payment, eliminating the need to visit tax collector offices. Available 24/7, the platform issues an immediate electronic receipt upon successful completion of transactions. Benefits noted in the guide include significant time and effort savings for taxpayers, the convenience of payment from any location at any time, a variety of payment methods, enhanced transaction security, and instant updates to the taxpayer's status.
Understanding Payment Rejections
The Directorate General of Taxes' guide outlines 17 reasons that may lead to the rejection of electronic payment operations through the "Jibaytik" platform. These reasons include insufficient account balance, overdrafts exceeding limits, license expiry, account closure, non-existent accounts, judicial freezing, account seizure, bank opposition, liquidation or bankruptcy, bank prohibition, or the account holder's death. Errors in bank data, using a currency other than the Algerian Dinar, or sending a transfer order twice can also trigger rejections.
If a payment is rejected, the system does not permit re-attempting the transaction electronically, even after the underlying issue is resolved. Taxpayers must then visit the tax collector's office to settle their dues directly or request the tax collector to re-initiate the payment process. Taxpayers can monitor the status of their payments via their "Jibaytik" account, where transfers are initially displayed as 'in progress' before updating to 'paid' or 'rejected' following bank processing.
Service Scope and Requirements
The electronic payment service currently covers taxes and fees resulting from electronic tax declarations, but does not extend to tax debts or amounts pending collection. Fines incurred from "zero" declarations submitted beyond their deadlines are also eligible for payment through the system. Electronic payment is mandatory for taxpayers affiliated with the Directorate of Large Enterprises. However, it remains optional for taxpayers operating under the real system, simplified real system, or lump-sum tax system at tax centers and inspectorates.
To utilize the service, taxpayers must possess an account on the "Jibaytik" platform. They also require a bank account for transfers or a "CIB" or "Dahabia" card for electronic payments. Bank account details must be pre-registered within the system for those opting to pay via transfer. Available payment methods include bank transfer or direct payment using "Dahabia" and "CIB" cards. The guide specifies that partial payment of due amounts is possible when utilizing card payments.
User Guidance and Benefits
The guide issued by the Directorate General of Taxes addresses common issues, including platform congestion that may occur as declaration deadlines approach, forgotten passwords, account closures, or situations where statements remain undeclared. It recommends several best practices for users, such as periodically changing passwords, refraining from sharing them, and meticulously verifying all entered data. The guide also advises taxpayers to keep their bank account details updated within the system, retain electronic receipts for their records, and always log out after completing transactions to ensure security. Accountants are permitted to declare and pay on behalf of taxpayers, provided they present a legal power of attorney and link their professional accounts to their clients' accounts with the tax authorities. Upon successful completion of an operation, the system issues an electronic receipt embedded with a QR code for verification. A collection receipt can also be extracted following a successful transaction.