PAYROLL IN TUNISIA

Here’s what you need to know about payroll if your business is expanding into Tunisia. In Tunisia, there are two distinct contributory social insurance schemes that employers need to be aware of — CNRPS and the CNSS. Local law stipulates that businesses entering Tunisia can employ up to 30% of their management as foreign nationals for the first 3 years, after which the percentage should reduce to 10%. Multiple dual-country agreements exist for those employing expatriates, so getting your payroll compliance right means a happy, engaged and motivated workforce. Getting it wrong can result in financial penalties, investigation by local authorities and reputational damage.

While payroll and HR regulations are similar in most developed nations, it's the ‘exceptions’ in each country that tend to cause challenges. For example, businesses expanding there must be prepared for a complex payroll landscape, where payroll regulations are not always well-documented and where the French language dominates business communications, including payslips and HR systems.