Creating a Tunisian Company - benefits and costs?

[flyingcat]

Hi

In Europe it is normal for a company to be able to reclaim the sales tax (VAT/TVA) when purchasing goods and services. Does the same principle apply in Tunisia? This would mean that it would be smart to creat a company before you buy a property and/or goods.

However, making a company in Tunisia maybe a big and drawn out deal.

Would appreciate any comments on this.

Cheers,
Antony

[pej]

I do not know the answer to this question, but have you read all the info on our main page under "business"? Maybe you can get some help there.

[Kris]

Its actually easy and and not that expensive.

I will put more details down tomorrowbut basically the most annoying thing is the barriers to protect TUnisian businesses.

For example some businesses (including property) are subject to tunisians having 50% share in the company (may not be the case in tourist zones) whist other businesses for example exporting are tax free ( for 10 years) ad you get a load of help.



Have look at the Fipa website and they have all the details.

[SageMother]

Originally Posted by Kris

Its actually easy and and not that expensive.

I will put more details down tomorrowbut basically the most annoying thing is the barriers to protect TUnisian businesses.

For example some businesses (including property) are subject to tunisians having 50% share in the company (may not be the case in tourist zones) whist other businesses for example exporting are tax free ( for 10 years) ad you get a load of help.



Have look at the Fipa website and they have all the details.

50% ownership requirement wouldn't be too bad. I have thought about starting businesses in other countries with women being partners. Having the internet available makes it easier to do business!

Now all I need to to find some seed money!

[pej]

Good luck with that!