Why Tunisia?

A strategic location

Less than two hours by air from Paris, Rome, Madrid and Frankfurt, Tunisia is a natural platform to serve Europe, the Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa. The country benefits from trade agreements with the European Union (industrial free trade area), the Arab League and African markets (AfCFTA).

A skilled, multilingual workforce

Over 70,000 graduates per year, with a strong share of engineers and service professionals. French, Arabic and English are widely used in business, lowering the language barrier for European, Gulf and African investors.

Competitive costs

Labour, real estate and professional services costs remain significantly lower than in Southern Europe at equivalent skill levels. Tunisia is particularly attractive for shared service centres, industrial nearshoring and engineering functions.

An investment-friendly framework

Investment law, fully exporting regime, free economic zones, tax and financial incentives for priority sectors. The country also has an active private equity ecosystem (SICAR, FCPR) supporting growth capital operations.

How MGI BFC supports foreign investors

Company setup, choice of tax and legal regime, accounting and payroll outsourcing aligned with local standards, group reporting in the parent company's format, statutory and contractual audit, acquisition due diligence, support for local fundraising. A single bilingual point of contact (French and English), with the rigor of an audit firm and the backing of the MGI Worldwide network.

Frequently asked questions

Which legal form for a foreign subsidiary in Tunisia?

SARL, SUARL or SA depending on the project, with regime variants (resident, partially or fully exporting). We help choose the right setup with regard to taxation, currency controls and group reporting.

What are the accounting and tax obligations for a Tunisian subsidiary?

Bookkeeping under Tunisian Accounting Standards, monthly VAT and withholding tax filings, annual corporate tax return and tax bundle, CNSS social filings. MGI BFC outsources the full package.

Can you report in the parent company's format?

Yes. We deliver local statutory accounts plus a parallel group reporting in the parent company's format and calendar.

Do you work with European, Gulf or African investors?

Yes, regularly, through the MGI Worldwide network and direct relationships with regional and international funds.