Tunisia’s Finance Committee Begins Review of New Foreign‑Exchange Code
The Finance Committee of the Assembly of the People’s Representatives launched, on Monday 23 February, its examination of the draft law adopting a new Code of Foreign Exchange, which was submitted in October 2025.
The hearing of the bill’s initiators marked the official start of the work, according to the committee’s president, Deputy Maher Kettari.
Speaking on Diwan FM, Kettari emphasized that Tunisia is still governed by legislation dating back to 1976—a situation he described as “unacceptable” given today’s economic and financial transformations. He argued that a reform of the exchange‑rate regime is now indispensable.
“The future Code of Foreign Exchange should represent a qualitative leap for the national economy, introducing major flexibilities—especially regarding residency—to solve numerous administrative and financial difficulties,” Kettari said.
Key points of the draft law include:
- Significant relaxations in the rules on residence, aimed at easing the status of foreigners who become residents in Tunisia, particularly those who own assets both in the country and abroad.
- Simplified authorization procedures for foreign investment, making it easier for overseas investors to operate in Tunisia.
- Solutions for digital platforms and virtual currencies, addressing the regulatory gaps that have emerged with new financial technologies.
Kettari added that the committee will continue its hearings over the coming weeks. The next round of testimonies will involve:
- The Central Bank of Tunisia
- The Ministry of Finance
- Various financial and banking institutions
- Chartered accountants
- National organisations representing the different economic and financial sectors
These stakeholders are expected to provide input that will shape the final version of the new Code of Foreign Exchange.
Source: Assembly of the People’s Representatives, 23 February 2026
