Country's features:

Geographic location	North Africa, belonging to the Maghreb
Political regime	Presidential Republic
Population	10 732 900 (2012)
Language	Arabic, french
Currency	Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Time zone	GMT+1

Features of the incorporation of a company:

Type of company	SARL
Capital required	Minimum capital of 1,000 dinars
Legal system	Muslim Law and Civil Law
Number of directors/shareholders	Minimum 1 director/ 2 shareholders
Anonymity and confidentiality	No
Secretary service	No (but recommended)
Corporate tax	35% -> Exemption and possible reductions according to sector of activity
Wealth tax	N/A
VAT	18% -> Possible reduction according to sector (12% or 6%)
Government taxes	N/A
Accounting requirements	Mandatory to keep accounts and file annual reports
Bearer shares	Authorised
Exchange control - non-residents	No

Related links:

• Tunisian government website: http://www.tunisie.gov.tn