How to set up a company in Tunisia as a foreign investor?

Comment creer une entreprise en Tunisie en tant qu'investisseur etranger?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Process: 1) Choose legal form (SARL, SA, branch). 2) Register at RNE (online since 2023). 3) Get tax ID at Bureau de Controle Fiscal. 4) Open bank account (foreign currency). 5) Register at CNSS (social security). Timeline: 7-15 days. Cost: ~500 TND. 100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors. FIPA assists free of charge. Restricted sectors: banking, mining, distribution (requires Tunisian partner).

Version francaise

Processus : 1) Choisir forme juridique (SARL, SA, succursale). 2) Enregistrement RNE (en ligne). 3) Identifiant fiscal. 4) Compte bancaire devises. 5) CNSS. Delai : 7-15 jours. Cout : ~500 TND. 100% propriete etrangere dans la plupart des secteurs.

Sources & Evidence

FDI inflows reached 1.8 billion TND in 2024

Les IDE entrants ont atteint 1,8 milliard TND en 2024

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FIPA / BCT 2024 2024-01-01 — 2024-12-31 1.8 milliards TND

Limitations & Caveats

Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.

Review & Confidence

Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Author & Reviewer

Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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