Electronic Invoicing to Become Mandatory for Tunisian Businesses in 2026
As of 2026, all Tunisian businesses will be required to use electronic invoicing, a major reform aimed at modernizing the national economy and strengthening tax transparency. This initiative, supported by the #elfatoora platform, will help reduce fraud and simplify administrative procedures for businesses.
It is worth noting that Tunisia began digitizing its tax system with Decree 2016-1066, laying the groundwork for the integration of digital technologies into transactions. Electronic invoicing is the culmination of this process, allowing businesses to generate, transmit, and archive their invoices entirely digitally, in compliance with the requirements of the General Tax Administration (DGI).
Benefits for Businesses and Tax Administration
Electronic invoicing simplifies administrative management and reduces delays associated with paper-based procedures. Each invoice will be secured with a qualified electronic signature, guaranteeing its legal validity. For the tax administration, this reform facilitates the tracking of transactions and the detection of potential irregularities, thereby limiting fraud and improving revenue collection.
Adapting to the New System
Businesses will need to follow a progressive procedure to switch to the electronic format. After validation of their administrative file, they will participate in a technical testing phase to ensure compatibility with the #elfatoora platform. This will be followed by the production phase and final tax declaration.
The technical information to be provided includes the public IP address, authorized personnel to sign invoices, and the chosen connection mode (Webservice or SFTP). These steps aim to guarantee optimal interoperability between the businesses' systems and the platform.
The Ministry of Finance, through Tunisie TradeNet (TTN), is supporting businesses in this transition, offering technical and commercial assistance. The rates for processing electronic invoices have been defined transparently: for example, an invoice under 50 Ko will cost 0.190 TND, with additional fees for larger sizes.
Key Takeaways
- Electronic invoicing will become mandatory for all Tunisian businesses in 2026
- The #elfatoora platform will support this initiative
- Businesses will need to follow a progressive procedure to adapt to the new system
- Electronic invoicing will simplify administrative management, reduce delays, and improve tax transparency
- The Ministry of Finance is offering support and assistance to businesses during this transition
