Company Formation in Tunisia: SARL, Offshore & the RNE (2026)
Setting up in Tunisia: the 49% onshore cap vs 100% offshore-exporting, SARL/SA capital, the negative list, and the RNE one-stop platform.
Tunisia's most common form is the SARL (minimum 1,000 TND); the SA requires 5,000 TND. Foreign ownership is generally allowed, but onshore service/non-industrial projects are capped at 49% unless the Investment Council authorizes more (activities on a negative list need authorization); offshore/fully-exporting companies can be 100% foreign. Registration is centralized through the RNE (National Business Registry) one-stop platform, with APII for industrial projects.
FAQ
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Tunisia?
Yes for fully-exporting (offshore) companies and, with approval, for industrial projects; onshore service projects are generally capped at 49% unless the Investment Council authorizes more.
What is the minimum capital for a SARL in Tunisia?
1,000 TND for a SARL/SUARL (shares of at least 5 TND), and 5,000 TND for an SA.
Where do I register a company in Tunisia?
Through the National Business Registry (RNE) one-stop platform, with APII for industrial projects.