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Joint chambers advocate for confidence and simplification in Tunisia's investment code revision
via Business News3 min read
Representatives from the Council of Joint Chambers initiated parliamentary discussions on revising Tunisia's Investment Code, identifying structural barriers to the country's attractiveness. During their hearing by the Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, Transport, Infrastructure, and Urban Planning Commission on April 25, 2026, they advocated for an approach centered on trust, procedural speed, and legal certainty. The Council, comprising 18 mixed chambers of commerce and industry, represents nearly 5,000 businesses, employs approximately 400,000 people, and contributes an estimated 22 billion dinars to the national economy, particularly in strategic sectors like textiles and automotive components. They highlighted Tunisia's untapped potential due to administrative constraints and called for a shift from a restrictive administrative framework to a proactive, incentive-driven environment. Key proposals included tax incentives for new businesses through tax credits for innovation, and ensuring fiscal stability for major investments via contractual agreements guaranteeing a visible tax framework for at least ten years. They also emphasized improving governance by mandating timely publication of implementation texts and establishing regular parliamentary oversight. The creation of an independent observatory, involving public, private, and civil society sectors, was proposed to annually assess investment policy effectiveness. The representatives warned against bureaucrac
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