Investment Guide for Tunisians Living Abroad

In Tunisia, the legal framework for investment has undergone a major transformation with the repeal of the Investment Incentives Code in favor of Investment Law No. 2016-71 of September 30, 2016. These reforms have strengthened the country's appeal to both domestic and foreign investors.

The new law offers incentives to stimulate the economy, encourage entrepreneurship and promote employment. Investment promotion is a priority for the Tunisian government, with specific initiatives to support projects, particularly in priority regional development areas.

The Guide de l'investissement pour les Tunisiens Résidant à l'Étranger (Investment Guide for Tunisians Living Abroad), one of the outcomes of the "Mobi-TRE" project, provides essential information on investment promotion procedures. It covers formalities, the steps involved in setting up a business, financial and tax advantages, and funding mechanisms.

This guide is intended to become a reference for Tunisians living abroad, encouraging investment and diaspora contribution to economic development.

PROCESS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Mobi-TRE project is funded by AICS and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Tunis. It is supported by a consortium of partners comprising the Tunisian government (i.e., several ministries and public administrations), civil society, and the private sector in both Tunisia and Italy.

To manage the project, the IOM has set up a project management team whose role is to coordinate the interventions of all stakeholders in the project and to ensure compliance with the planned schedule for the execution of these interventions...