Moving to Tunisia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Tunisia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Tunisia the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Tunisia from arrival once you take up residence (Habitual residence (home) in Tunisia, or 183 days). The typical route is Carte de séjour (self-sufficient / retiree): Proof of foreign income or funds transferred, housing; renewable temporary card There are 5 open residence programmes in Tunisia — see the list below.
Living there
Tunis has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with winter highs around 16.2 °C and summer highs around 33.5 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 70 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; residual jihadist risk in border mountains.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 40% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 20% |
| תושבות מס | מההגעה — Habitual residence (home) in Tunisia, or 183 days |
| המסלול שלכם | Carte de séjour (self-sufficient / retiree) — Proof of foreign income or funds transferred, housing; renewable temporary card |
| דרכון | ללא ויזה או בהגעה ל-70 מדינות |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2% (2026) |
| סוג אקלים | hot-summer Mediterranean · 16.2° / 33.5° (Tunis) |
| מלחמה וסכסוך | none — No conflict; residual jihadist risk in border mountains |
| כל סיכוני הטבע | 6/10 |
| חוסן הבנקים | 3/10 · CCC+ |
| הגנה על רכוש | 3.5/10 |
| בתים חמים בחורף | 5/10 |
Residence programmes in Tunisia
- Temporary Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Ordinary Residence Card (long-term) — other · open · 2026-10
- Investor / Company Manager Residence — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Work Permit and Residence Card — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence Card — family · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Tunisia to become tax resident?
מההגעה. Habitual residence (home) in Tunisia, or 183 days Worldwide income; 80% foreign pension relief
How much tax will I pay in Tunisia?
In Tunisia the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Tunisia offer?
Temporary Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree; Ordinary Residence Card (long-term); Investor / Company Manager Residence; Work Permit and Residence Card; Family Residence Card
What is the usual way to move to Tunisia?
Carte de séjour (self-sufficient / retiree). Proof of foreign income or funds transferred, housing; renewable temporary card
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