Tunisia

Revenue Statistics Africa: Key findings for Tunisia

The tax-to-GDP ratio in Tunisia increased by 1.1 percentage points from 31.0% in 2017 to 32.1% in 2018. In comparison, the average for the 30 African countries increased by just under 0.1 percentage points over the same period, and was 16.5% in 2018.

Tax and Development Case Study: Strengthening tax capacity to increase domestic resources in Tunisia

This case study highlights the significant progress made by Tunisia in the fight against tax evasion and avoidance in recent years, which have resulted in its alignment with international tax standards and practices, to mobilise domestic resources for the country's development and growth.

OECD releases stage 1 peer review reports on dispute resolution for Andorra, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Faroe Islands, Macau (China), Morocco and Tunisia

The work on BEPS Action 14 continues with today's publication of the ninth round of stage 1 peer review reports. Each report assesses a country's efforts to implement the Action 14 minimum standard as agreed to under the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.

Making Dispute Resolution More Effective - MAP Peer Review Report, Tunisia (Stage 1) - Inclusive Framework on BEPS: Action 14

Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes: Tunisia 2020 (Second Round) - Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request

Global Forum publishes new peer review reports and reveals compliance ratings for eight jurisdictions

The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (the Global Forum) published today eight new peer review reports assessing compliance with the international standard on transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR).

OECD invites taxpayer input on ninth batch of dispute resolution peer reviews

The OECD is now gathering input for the Stage 1 peer reviews of Andorra, Anguilla, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Faroe Islands, Macau (China), Morocco and Tunisia, and invites taxpayers to submit input on specific MAP-related issues by 12 August 2019.

Towards more inclusive growth in Tunisia

The average standard of living of the Tunisians has been steadily increasing for several decades, while poverty and inequality have been greatly reduced by the implementation of many social programs.

Major step forward in international tax co-operation as additional countries sign landmark agreement to strengthen tax treaties

Ministers and high-level officials from Barbados, Côte d’Ivoire, Jamaica, Malaysia, Panama and Tunisia have today signed the BEPS Multilateral Convention bringing the total number of signatories to 78. This Convention updates the existing network of bilateral tax treaties and reduces opportunities for tax avoidance by multinational enterprises.

Rising tax revenues are key to economic development in African countries

Tax revenues in African countries are rising as a proportion of national incomes, according to the inaugural edition of Revenue Statistics in Africa. In 2014, the eight countries covered by the report - Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritius, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia - reported tax revenues as a percentage of GDP ranging from 16.1% to 31.3%.