While rumors reported new tax obligations targeting Tunisians abroad, the Ministry of Finance reacted. In a statement dated May 16, he said that no new tax legislation has been promulgated against them and that their revenues abroad are not taxable in Tunisia.
This recall comes in a tense context, where Tunisians residing abroad, economic and emotional pillar of the country, regularly express their discomfort in the face of the complexity of the Tunisian tax system. Admittedly, this development dissipates the misunderstandings. But it also reveals a deeper need for dialogue with a community too often left on the sidelines of decisions.
The government seems to want to rectify the shooting, as evidenced by a recent ministerial council promising more facilities in terms of exchange, investment and income transfer.
What must be remembered from these clarifications is that the TRE are not required to declare their foreign income in Tunisia; that in case of need, a certificate of non-taxation can be obtained; and that a tax information center is available (+216 81 100,400).
In addition, the as will benefit from an exemption from declaration and repatriation of income upon their final return to Tunisia. They will also be able to open accounts in convertible currencies, with the guarantee of transfer of income from their investments.
