Tunisia’s Electronic Invoicing System May Be Delayed Until 2027, Says MP Maher Ktari
Published: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Tunis, Tunisia – Maher Ktari, the deputy who chairs the Finance and Budget Committee of the Assembly of the People’s Representatives, announced that the rollout of the country’s electronic invoicing (e‑invoicing) system could be postponed to 2027. The measure will be mandatory for companies with an annual turnover exceeding 20 million Tunisian dinars.
Key Points from the Interview on Jawhara FM
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Scope of the current obligation | Fewer than 2,000 Tunisian firms fall under the new requirement. |
| Adoption rate | About 800 companies are already using the e‑invoicing platform. |
| Future expansion | The system will gradually be extended to firms with annual revenues above 5 million dinars. |
| Demand vs. processing capacity | As of 10 February, 10,000 companies had submitted a request to join the system, but only 1,000 applications had been reviewed. The bottleneck is due to the heavy workload of the Tunisian International Trade Company (Société Tunisienne de Commerce International) and a limited number of staff able to process the applications. |
What This Means for Businesses
- Compliance deadline: Companies exceeding the 20 million‑dinar threshold must prepare for mandatory e‑invoicing, potentially by 2027 if the delay is confirmed.
- Early adopters: The 800 firms already on board may gain a competitive edge through streamlined invoicing and reduced administrative costs.
- Pending applications: With a backlog of 9,000 unprocessed requests, many businesses could experience waiting periods before gaining access to the platform.
Outlook
Deputy Maher Ktari emphasized that the government remains committed to modernising Tunisia’s fiscal infrastructure, but logistical constraints are pushing the full implementation timeline back by at least one year. Stakeholders are advised to stay informed about upcoming regulatory updates and to consider early adoption where feasible.
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