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Legal business setup in Tunisia
Company formation in Tunisia coordinated end to end, working with established local counsel, notaries and accountants.
Incorporation in Tunisia follows a defined sequence across several authorities. Delays generally arise from selecting a structure that does not match the intended activity, submitting an incomplete file, or taking steps out of order, all of which are avoidable with proper preparation.
We begin with the choice of entity, assessed against your commercial plan, capital structure and tax position rather than registration speed. We then manage registration with the Registre National des Entreprises, tax and VAT registration, CNSS enrolment, investment code declarations and the Central Bank authorisation required for foreign capital transfer.
The work is executed with lawyers, notaries and accountants we engage regularly. You have a single point of contact and a clear view of the file status throughout.
What’s included
- Choice of legal structure: SARL, SA, branch office or representative office
- Company registration with the Registre National des Entreprises (RNE)
- Tax identification number (MF) and VAT registration
- CNSS social security registration for employees
- Investment code compliance and FIPA/TIA declaration
- Foreign capital transfer authorisation (Central Bank of Tunisia)
- Sector-specific licensing and permit coordination
Who it’s for
International groups establishing a Tunisian subsidiary or branch
Investors assessing the market through a representative office
Founders incorporating a SARL for local operations
Companies requiring capital transfer clearance before trading
Legal structures
Typical setup timeline
Common questions
A straightforward SARL typically reaches operational status within five to eight weeks, with registration completed in the first fortnight. Regulated activities take longer because of sector licensing requirements.
Other services
- 01
Management consulting
We review how your business is run and rebuild the structures, processes and measures holding it back.
- 02
Deal facilitation
We source commercial opportunities, introduce the counterparty and support the negotiation through to signature.
- 03
Business collaboration
We identify partners with complementary capabilities and structure the venture, licence or alliance that connects them.
- 04
Real estate investment advisory
We source, verify and negotiate Tunisian property on behalf of international investors.
- 06
Software licensing and distribution
We bring European and international software to Tunisian and regional businesses, and give software publishers a qualified route into new markets.
Start the conversation
Tell us about your business or investment objectives. We will review your enquiry and respond with a proposed next step.
- Location
- Tunis, Tunisia