Company formation & structuring

Which legal form should I choose to set up a company in Tunisia?

SUARL for a sole entrepreneur; SARL (2 to 50 partners) for most SMEs; SA for large projects, institutional fundraising or a listing. The choice also depends on the tax regime and fundraising prospects.

Setting up a subsidiary in Tunisia

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Can a foreign firm outsource its accounting to Tunisia?

Yes. MGI BFC acts as a nearshore delivery centre for international firms and fellow MGI network members: accounting, payroll, tax compliance, reporting in the group's format and busy-season audit support, by trilingual teams in the European time zone.

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Answer provided for general information by MGI BFC, audit and accounting firm registered with the Tunisian Order of Chartered Accountants. It is not advice tailored to a particular situation and may change with regulation. See the whole answers centre.