How does dispute resolution work for foreign investors in Tunisia?

Comment fonctionne le reglement des litiges pour les investisseurs etrangers en Tunisie?

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

Short Answer

Options: Tunisian courts (commercial chambers), international arbitration (ICSID — World Bank, ICC Paris, CRCICA Cairo). Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with 50+ countries guarantee access to international arbitration. Investment Code 2016: ensures equal treatment, protection against expropriation, free transfer of funds. Mediation: Centre de Mediation et d'Arbitrage de Tunis (CMAT). Average commercial case: 12-24 months in Tunisian courts. Enforcement of foreign judgments: exequatur procedure. Language: French (court proceedings).

Version francaise

Options: tribunaux tunisiens, arbitrage international (CIRDI, CCI Paris). TBI avec 50+ pays garantissent arbitrage international. Code investissement 2016: traitement egal, protection contre expropriation. Duree moyenne: 12-24 mois.

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

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Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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