Outdated Law: Tunisian Tax Advisor Calls for Reform
"The current law dates back to the 1960s. It's outdated. It's time to organize our profession with a law that's clear and suited to today's economy," asserts tax advisor Aly Khribi, responding to the criticisms formulated by the Tunisian Order of Accountants against the draft law regulating the profession of tax advisor.
Khribi emphasizes that this draft law is an essential step towards strengthening fiscal justice, clarifying the responsibilities of each profession, combating illegal practices, and ensuring better service to taxpayers, he does not perceive this text as a threat, but as an opportunity. "In a modern state, each profession must be structured and recognized. The tax advisor does not replace the accountant or the lawyer. It complements an ecosystem that needs reinforced cooperation," he affirms.
He also warns about the current risks linked to the absence of a specific legal framework. According to him, unqualified individuals are practicing taxation informally, which harms both taxpayers and the state. Regulating this profession is also about protecting citizens from abuse," he stresses.
Finally, the tax advisor calls for going beyond these tensions: "We all have a role to play, and it's time to unite our forces to make progress in the Tunisian tax system for the benefit of everyone."
