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Tunisia

0–35% progressive income tax (IRPP) · ~9.18% employee CNSS social contributions · 15% corporate tax · VAT 19% · French-speaking North African hub · Growing EU expat interest

0% up to TND 5,000/year; progressive bands up to 35% on income above TND 50,000
Tax Rate Range
~9.18% CNSS (pension, health, workplace accident) withheld at source
Employee Social Contributions
~16.57% CNSS on gross salary — borne by the employer on top of gross
Employer Social Contributions
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Tunisia Tax Facts

— 2026
Tax Rate Range
0% up to TND 5,000/year; progressive bands up to 35% on income above TND 50,000
Employee Social Contributions
~9.18% CNSS (pension, health, workplace accident) withheld at source
Employer Social Contributions
~16.57% CNSS on gross salary — borne by the employer on top of gross
Corporate Tax
15% standard rate; 35% for financial institutions and telecoms; 0% in certain export zones
Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains on securities taxed at 10%; real estate gains subject to income tax rates
VAT
19% standard rate; 13% and 7% reduced rates apply to certain goods and services
Currency
Tunisian Dinar (TND); approximately TND 3.4 = €1 EUR (2026)
Tax Residency
183+ days in Tunisia triggers tax residency; residents taxed on worldwide income; foreign income remitted to Tunisia may also be taxable
Foreign Income
Tunisia uses a partial remittance-based approach; foreign-sourced income brought into Tunisia is generally taxable; double-tax treaties available with many EU and Arab League countries

Quick Country Comparison

— at TND 30,000
Country Take-home Eff. Rate vs Tunisia
Tunisia
~TND 20,246 ~32% —
Morocco
~TND 21,600 ~28% +~TND 1,354 (saves)
Egypt
~TND 24,000 ~20% +~TND 3,754 (saves)
Portugal
~TND 19,500 ~35% −~TND 746

Illustrative comparison on TND 30,000/year gross (~€8,800). Tunisia: progressive IRPP 0–35% + 9.18% CNSS employee contributions. Morocco: similar progressive structure, effective ~28% all-in. Egypt: progressive 0–25% PIT, effective ~20%. Portugal: progressive 28–48% IRS, effective ~35%. Figures are approximate — not tax advice.

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Comparison Guides

Comparison Guides

See how Tunisia compares to Morocco, Egypt, and Portugal on income tax burden, social contributions, and overall cost of living. A popular destination for French-speaking expats and remote workers seeking an affordable Mediterranean lifestyle.

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Salary Guides

Salary Guides

Tunisia operates a progressive income tax (IRPP — Impôt sur le Revenu des Personnes Physiques) with rates from 0% to 35%, administered by the Direction Générale des Impôts. Employee social contributions of ~9.18% (CNSS) cover pension, health insurance, and workplace accident. The Tunisian Dinar (TND) makes salaries appear low in EUR/USD terms, but purchasing power is significantly higher locally — Tunis ranks among the most affordable capitals in the Mediterranean. Tunisia’s growing tech and BPO sector, particularly in Tunis, Sfax, and Sousse, is attracting European companies seeking French-speaking talent at competitive rates.

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Moving from Tunisia

Moving from Tunisia

Tunisia is increasingly on the radar of European expats and digital nomads seeking a French-speaking, Mediterranean country with a low cost of living. Tunis offers modern infrastructure, excellent food, proximity to Europe (Tunis-Carthage airport has direct flights to Paris, Lyon, and other EU cities), and a warm climate. Tax residency is triggered at 183 days; foreign income remitted to Tunisia may be subject to local tax, so advance tax planning is essential. Tunisia does not currently have a dedicated digital nomad visa, but retiree and long-stay residency permits are available.

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Last Updated: June 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc