Tunisia operates an eight-bracket progressive income tax system (IRPP — Impôt sur le Revenu des Personnes Physiques), revised by the Finance Law effective January 1, 2025. The brackets range from 0% on annual income up to TND 5,000 (~$1,640) through to 40% on income above TND 70,000 (~$22,950). An additional 0.5% Social Solidarity Contribution (SSC) applies for 2026. Before applying these rates, employees deduct their CNSS social contributions (9.18%) and a 10% professional expense deduction (capped at TND 2,000). Non-resident employees working in Tunisia for six months or less per fiscal year may opt for a flat 20% rate on gross income instead of the progressive scale. Employer CNSS contributions total 17.07% of gross salary. Tunisia is strategically positioned as a tech outsourcing hub for European companies — its workforce is largely Francophone, well-educated, and costs 60-70% less than equivalent French or Belgian talent. Cost of living in Tunis: ~$600-900/month.
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Tunisia's income tax uses IRPP progressive tax (revised 2025): 0% up to TND 5,000; 15% on TND 5,001-10,000; 25% on TND 10,001-20,000; 30% on TND 20,001-30,000; 33% on TND 30,001-40,000; 36% on TND 40,001-50,000; 38% on TND 50,001-70,000; 40% above TND 70,000. Employee CNSS social 9.18%. Non-resident flat 20%.. Use the calculator to estimate your take-home pay after income tax:
| Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| TND 0 – 5,000/year (~$1,640) | 0% |
| TND 5,001 – 10,000/year | 15% |
| TND 10,001 – 20,000/year | 25% |
| TND 20,001 – 30,000/year | 30% |
| TND 30,001 – 40,000/year | 33% |
| TND 40,001 – 50,000/year | 36% |
| TND 50,001 – 70,000/year | 38% |
| Above TND 70,000/year (~$22,950) | 40% |
| Employee CNSS social contribution | 9.18% |
| Non-resident employees (≤6 months) | 20% flat |
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