1. Income tax and corporation tax
1.1. Social solidarity contribution (CSS) – legal entities
The draft law provides for the continuation of the cyclical increase in the rate of the social solidarity contribution (CSS) applicable to legal entities.
Companies will therefore be subject to a rate of 3% and 4%, instead of the ordinary rate of 1%, for profits made in respect of the financial years 2025 and 2026.
This measure is designed to strengthen social security resources and support the financing of the State’s social policies in a still fragile economic climate.
(Art. 20)
1.2. Social solidarity contribution (CSS) – individuals
The same economic approach applies to individuals. The CSS rate is maintained at 0.5% instead of 1% for income in 2025 and 2026.
This reduction is intended to ease the tax burden on households and support taxpayers’ purchasing power in an inflationary environment.
(Art. 20)
1.3. Special tax on the profits of financial institutions
The special 4% tax on the profits made by banks, financial institutions and insurance and reinsurance companies is maintained and consolidated.
The bill removes the temporary nature of this tax, making it permanent.
The aim is to ensure that the financial sector, which is considered to be one of the most profitable, makes a fair contribution to financing the State budget.
(Art. 21)
1.4. Benefit in kind – transport of workers
The IRPP exemption on the value of the benefit granted to workers for transport services between their home and workplace has been extended to all industrial companies, regardless of their size or sector of activity.
This measure encourages employers to take responsibility for staff transport, thereby improving working conditions and productivity.
(Art. 23)
1.5. Wealth tax
The scope of wealth tax has been extended to cover all real estate, movable property and financial assets held by taxpayers.
The tax rate has been raised to 1% for assets worth more than 5 million Tunisian dinars (MTD).
The aim of this reform is to strengthen tax fairness by making high net worth individuals contribute more to public finances.
(Art. 50)
2. VAT, consumer duties, customs duties and other duties
2.1. Stamp duty on supermarket invoices
A new stamp duty is introduced on invoices issued by supermarkets in order to broaden the tax base of the organised commercial sector:
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1.5 dinars for invoices between 50 and 100 dinars,
- 2 dinars for invoices over 100 dinars.
This measure is intended to increase tax revenue without burdening small businesses.
(Art. 21)
2.2. Car rental duty
Car rental companies will henceforth be subject to a fixed duty of 2 dinars per car per day, calculated on the daily rental price.
This measure will enable the State to better supervise and tax this fast-growing sector, which is often subject to informal practices.
(Art. 21)
2.3. Reduction in customs duties on solar panels
In order to promote investment in renewable energies, the rate of customs duties on imports of solar panels has been reduced to 15%.
This measure is part of the national energy transition strategy and encourages the adoption of environmentally-friendly solutions by businesses and households.
(Art. 47)
2.4. Exemption from consumption duty for hybrid vehicles
Imported hybrid cars will be exempt from consumption duty, which will reduce the cost of their acquisition for consumers.
The aim is to encourage green mobility and reduce CO₂ emissions in the Tunisian car fleet.
(Art. 49)
2.5. Increase in registration duty on late transfers of real estate
The rate of registration duty applicable to deeds of transfer of ownership, usufruct, bare ownership or easements presented after expiry of the regulatory deadlines has been increased to 3% instead of 1%.
This measure is designed to encourage taxpayers to comply with the legal registration deadlines and to reduce administrative delays.
(Art. 51)
- Other provisions
3.1 Extension of electronic invoicing
The electronic invoicing system has been extended to cover transactions for the supply of services, in addition to the commercial sector.
This extension enhances the transparency of transactions, facilitates tax audits and helps to combat the informal economy.
(Art. 56)
3.2. Rationalisation of the use of cash
The constraints relating to the legalisation and registration of contracts for the sale of real estate, goodwill or transport equipment have been abolished, even when payment is made in cash in excess of 5,000 dinars.
This measure is intended to simplify administrative procedures and make transactions more fluid, while maintaining an appropriate control framework.
(Art. 57)
3.3. Encouraging the employment of higher education graduates
The State will pay the employer’s CNSS contributions for employers recruiting higher education graduates.
This incentive is intended to stimulate the employment of young graduates and reduce structural unemployment among this category.
(Art. 13)
3.4. Revaluation of salaries and pensions
A gradual increase in salaries and retirement pensions is planned for the years 2026, 2027 and 2028, in accordance with the procedures laid down by government decree.
The aim is to improve purchasing power and preserve social equilibrium within a controlled budgetary framework.
(Art. 15)
3.5. Interest rate subsidy on investment loans
The State will pay an interest rate subsidy equivalent to the difference between the interest rate applied and the MMR, up to a maximum of 3 basis points, for investment loans contracted in 2026 and 2027.
This measure is intended to support productive investment, encourage economic recovery and reduce the cost of financing for businesses.
(Art. 29)