In Algerian law, institutions can be classified into several types, summarized as follows:
1.Public Institutions (établissements publics):
•Affiliated with the state or local authorities.
•Have legal personality and financial autonomy.
•Provide public services (e.g., universities, hospitals).
2.Economic Institutions (entreprises économiques):
•Governed by commercial law.
•Aim to make a profit.
•Include sole proprietorships and companies (e.g., LLCs, joint-stock companies).
3.Administrative Institutions:
•Provide non-profit services.
•Operate under the direct supervision of the state.
•Examples include schools and administrative institutes.
4.Industrial and Commercial Public Institutions (EPIC):
•State-owned but engaged in economic/commercial activities.
•Subject to both public and private law.
5.Private Institutions:
•Owned by individuals or private sector partners.
•Governed by commercial or civil law depending on their nature.