What happens online, what needs a signature
The diagnostic, the discussion with the chartered accountant, the collection of documents and the review of the incorporation file all happen remotely. Your documents are uploaded to your personal encrypted Mizen360 space: nothing travels by e-mail.
The incorporation documents, however, must be signed by each shareholder and by the manager. You can sign in person during a visit to Tunis, or give a power of attorney to someone you trust who will sign on your behalf.
The power of attorney: legalised or apostilled
The power of attorney is executed in your country of residence. Depending on that country, it is legalised by the Tunisian consulate or bears an apostille where the issuing country, like Tunisia, is party to the Hague Convention. A document in a language other than Arabic or French may need a sworn translation.
The power of attorney must list precisely the acts to be performed: signing the articles and the incorporation file, depositing the capital, opening the bank account, filings with the national business register. Overly general wording is a frequent cause of delay; we check it before you have it executed.
The steps, in order
Online diagnostic and a call from a chartered accountant within one business day; reservation of the company name; upload of documents to Mizen360; preparation of the articles and incorporation file, the drafting of the articles being a matter for a lawyer; capital deposit with a Tunisian bank; signing; registration of the deeds; registration with the national business register (RNE); tax and social start-of-business filings.
Where the capital is contributed by non-residents, it is imported in foreign currency by bank transfer. The certificate issued by the bank records that contribution: it is what later allows dividends and capital to be transferred abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Tunisia to set up my company?
No. A legalised or apostilled power of attorney allows a representative to sign on your behalf. Many founders still choose to sign in person during a stay in Tunis, which also makes opening the bank account easier.
Can the bank account be opened remotely?
It depends on the bank and on your profile. Some banks require a face-to-face meeting or additional documents for a non-resident shareholder. We tell you their requirements before the capital is deposited.
Who drafts the articles of association?
Drafting the articles is reserved to lawyers under Article 2 of Decree-Law No. 2011-79. The firm prepares the rest of the incorporation file, coordinates the parties involved and handles the registration formalities.
Are my documents secure?
Your documents are uploaded to a personal encrypted Mizen360 space, accessible with your own credentials. They are not sent by e-mail.
Where do I start?
With the online diagnostic on the Company formation page: four questions, a recommended legal form and the list of documents to gather. A chartered accountant from the firm, registered with the OECT, then calls you back within one business day.