Accounting & outsourcing

Accounting firm in Tunisia for foreign subsidiaries, SMEs and investors.

MGI BFC is a chartered accounting firm registered with the Tunisian Order of Chartered Accountants (OECT), member of the international network MGI Worldwide, based at Centre Urbain Nord in Tunis. We keep the books of Tunisian companies and of subsidiaries of foreign groups, file their tax and social returns, run their payroll and produce reporting in the group's format, in English, French or Arabic, with a partner as your point of contact.

Who we work for

  • Subsidiaries and branches of foreign groups: accounts under Tunisian GAAP plus reporting in the group's format (IFRS or parent chart of accounts), in English, French or Arabic, on the group's calendar
  • Foreign investors setting up in Tunisia: incorporation support, opening the books, first filings, payroll set-up, exchange-control documentation from day one
  • Tunisian SMEs and mid-caps that want reliable, up-to-date accounts they can use to decide
  • Start-ups and growth companies: accounting structure from the start, investor reporting, fundraising preparation
  • Professional firms and service companies: bookkeeping, filings, payroll, day-to-day advice

Our accounting services in Tunisia

Bookkeeping and financial statements

Bookkeeping or supervision under the Tunisian accounting system, periodic review, interim and annual closings, financial statements and notes, annual return filed with the tax authorities and the business register.

Tax filings and compliance

Monthly returns (VAT, withholding taxes, vocational training and housing levies), advance corporate tax instalments, annual corporate income tax return, employer's annual declaration, transfer pricing return where thresholds are met, shared filing calendar with alerts before each deadline.

Payroll and social security

Payslips, contribution calculations, quarterly CNSS declarations, certificates, joiners and leavers, expatriate payroll, advice on employment contracts and collective agreements; full employer cost visible to the group every month.

Group reporting and dashboards

Monthly or quarterly reporting package in the group's format (IFRS mapping, consolidation package, KPIs), cash monitoring, closing call with the group finance team in English.

Day-to-day tax assistance

Answers to your tax questions, securing of transactions, preparation for tax audits, relations with the administration. For structuring, transfer pricing documentation or tax audits, see our tax advisory service.

Full outsourcing and consolidation

Outsourcing of the whole accounting and payroll function, dedicated accounting manager, group consolidation, corporate secretarial support (general meetings, filings), interface with your statutory auditor and the group auditor.

How we work

1. Scoping. Understanding of your activity, flows, tools and deadlines; clear engagement letter; shared production calendar.

2. Set-up. Takeover or opening of the books, chart of accounts (and group mapping table if needed), document flows, access to your tools, payroll parameters.

3. Production and review. Regular bookkeeping, review by an engagement manager, consistency checks, periodic closings, filings on time, alerts before each deadline.

4. Reporting. Commented figures, points of attention, recommendations; a dedicated, reachable contact who knows your file; a partner available to the group.

Why MGI BFC

  • Firm registered with the Tunisian Order of Chartered Accountants, founded in 2010, 100+ clients served
  • Member of MGI Worldwide, an international network present in 100+ countries: international standards, correspondents in your home country
  • Trilingual teams (English, French, Arabic), used to the requirements of foreign groups and their auditors
  • Three practices under one roof: accounting, audit, transaction advisory; you keep the same adviser as your project grows
  • Free tools for your teams: salary, VAT and income-tax calculators, subscribable tax calendar, subsidiary cost simulator, compliance check

Office: Golden Tower Building B8.2, Centre Urbain Nord, 1082 Tunis. We work throughout Tunisia and remotely.

Frequently asked questions

Can you keep our Tunisian subsidiary's books and report in IFRS to the parent?

Yes. The statutory accounts are kept under Tunisian GAAP, and we produce in parallel a reporting package in the group's format (IFRS mapping, consolidation package, KPIs), in English, on the group's calendar, with a closing call with your finance team.

Can you take over the books during the year?

Yes. We take over balances and documents, bring the books up to date if necessary, then resume the normal production rhythm. Many of our engagements start this way.

What does a foreign-owned subsidiary need to document from day one?

The exchange-control file of the foreign investment (capital contributions and shareholder loans brought in through a Tunisian bank), which conditions the future repatriation of dividends and sale proceeds. We organise it with your bank from the start.

Do you work outside Tunis?

Yes, throughout Tunisia, on site and remotely through paperless tools. Our office is at Centre Urbain Nord in Tunis.

How do I get a proposal?

Describe your activity and needs through our request-for-proposal form or by e-mail; we come back to you within 24 hours for a first free and confidential exchange, then a clear engagement letter.

Related resources

Our other practices : Audit firm in Tunisia · Tax advisor in Tunisia · Transaction advisory (TAS) · Outsourcing to Tunisia · Request a proposal.