Three days after the publication of the ministerial decree formalizing the obligation to use cash registers for on-site consumption activities, the Ministry of Finance took a new step by launching, Friday, October 17, a national information system and a virtual platform intended for suppliers of this equipment.
This double announcement marks the concrete start of the reform of electronic invoicing in Tunisia, planned to gradually come into force from November 1, 2025.
A legal framework now operational
The ministerial decree of October 14, 2025, published in the Official Journal of the Tunisian Republic, defined for the first time the sectors concerned by the compulsory use of connected cash registers: restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, pastry shops and other on-site consumption establishments.
This text also sets a progressive timetable for application:
- From November 1, 2025, the obligation will apply to establishments with a high volume of activity, in particular tourist restaurants, 2nd and 3rd category cafes and tea rooms.
- Between 2026 and 2028, the measure will be extended in stages to other sectors, such as snacks, bakeries and similar businesses.
This reform, part of the strategy to modernize the tax system, aims to strengthen the traceability of commercial transactions, fight against the informal economy and ensure fairer collection of VAT and profit tax.
A digital platform for suppliers
In order to ensure smooth implementation of the reform, the Ministry of Finance announced the creation of a centralized information system and a secure virtual space accessible via https://homologation.nacef.tn.
This portal, designed for suppliers and manufacturers of cash registers, allows:
- to consult and download the technical and functional specifications,
- to access the procedures manual to adapt the software to tax standards,
- to carry out integration tests with the ministry’s central system,
- and to submit the necessary accreditation requests online before marketing the equipment.
Suppliers can also check the security, compatibility and reliability of data transfer to the central platform, thus ensuring compliance of cash registers with national technical requirements.
A tool for transparency and tax modernization
Behind this technological reform lies a broader objective: the digitalization of tax audits. Thanks to these connected checkouts, sales data (tickets, amounts, VAT, daily total) will be automatically transmitted to the ministry’s central system, which will allow:
- real-time monitoring of commercial flows,
- a significant reduction in fraud and the parallel economy,
- and a simplification of accounting obligations for companies in good standing.
The ministry insists that this system is not intended to make procedures more cumbersome, but to establish a climate of trust and transparency between the administration and taxpayers.
The General Directorate of Taxes ensures that the transition will be gradual and supported, with information campaigns and technical assistance sessions planned for the benefit of traders and suppliers.
For companies wishing to become approved suppliers, registrations are now open on the official portal. The Remote Tax Information Center (tel.: 81 100 400) remains available for any further information.
This progressive timetable should allow the market to adapt, suppliers to obtain their approval on time and the establishments concerned to equip themselves with certified equipment before the legal deadlines.
