Official incorporation fees
Registration duties on the articles and incorporation deeds, company-name reservation and registration fees at the national business register, certification of signatures. For shareholders based abroad, add consular legalisation or an apostille of the power of attorney and, where needed, translations.
Drafting the articles is a matter for a lawyer, who charges their own fees. Official amounts change with finance laws: we cost them at the date of your file.
Capital: a contribution, not an expense
The capital stays with the company and funds its first expenses. For a SARL or SUARL it is freely set by the articles; the SA is subject to a legal minimum. It is paid up under the rules specific to each form, through a bank deposit, in imported foreign currency when shareholders are non-residents.
The right amount follows from the financing plan: rent, equipment, first salaries and customer payment terms. Token capital weakens the company in the eyes of banks and suppliers.
The registered office
A lease or a domiciliation agreement with an authorised provider. Domiciliation suits a services business at the start; an industrial or trading business with stock needs suitable premises, with a security deposit and advance rent to plan for.
First-year running costs
Bookkeeping and monthly and annual tax returns, social contributions for the manager and employees, the minimum tax due even without profit, the local tax on business premises, bank charges, insurance, an electronic signature certificate for online filings and e-invoicing, and a statutory auditor for an SA.
The firm's fees are set out in a written proposal after the diagnostic, before any commitment: they depend on the legal form, the volume of transactions and the services selected.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a SARL in Tunisia?
The total depends on the legal form, the capital, the office and the shareholders, particularly if they live abroad. We prepare an item-by-item budget after the diagnostic rather than a generic package.
What are the firm's fees?
They are set out in a written proposal after the diagnostic, before any commitment.
Is the capital frozen?
It is deposited with a bank, which issues the certificate required for the incorporation file. Once the company is registered, the funds are available for its business.
Does a company with no revenue still cost something?
Yes. Returns remain due, a minimum tax applies even without profit, and the manager's social contributions run according to their situation. A dormant company has a cost that must be planned for.
Is there support for new companies?
Incentive regimes exist, notably for export and regional development. The four-year exemption for new companies has been closed since the end of 2025: the 2026 Finance Law did not extend it. The online diagnostic lets the chartered accountant check your eligibility on the call.