RNE – Online Business Creation A Decisive Turning Point in the Entrepreneurial Landscape

At the Heart of the Digital Revolution, Tunisia Commits to the Digitalisation of Administrative Procedures

The flagship of this transformation is the innovative electronic platform of the National Register of Companies (RNE), designed to simplify every step involved in creating and managing businesses.

Simplified, legally‑compliant processes delivered in a secure digital environment.
A first‑of‑its‑kind solution for entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals.

What the Platform Offers

The platform provides seamless access to a wide range of services, including:

Company creation
Post‑creation formalities
Validation of company data
RNE‑related services
Certification of submitted documents

The new mechanism promises the possibility of creating a company in just 48 hours in the near future, positioning the RNE as a key player in modernising entrepreneurial procedures in Tunisia.

“In 2025, a new platform was launched showcasing the progress made in modernising RNE services, aiming to simplify procedures, cut processing times, offer modernised services to economic actors, and improve the quality of economic data available to investors.”

A New Digital Device

During an interview on a private radio station, Adel Chouari, Director General of the National Register of Companies, announced the rollout of a new digital tool that allows companies to file their existence declaration remotely.

Key points of the initiative (driven by the Ministry of Finance and part of a reform programme launched in 2024):

Digitalisation of company‑creation procedures – merging tax registration and legal incorporation into a single journey.
Simplification of administrative steps and reduction of complexity.
Correction of previous mismatches between the tax administration’s database and the company register.

“The new platform will let investors and project owners upload all required documents online. Those files will be automatically forwarded to the General Directorate of Taxes for the issuance of the existence declaration. Once the tax identification number is assigned, it will be transferred directly to the register to finalise the legal creation of the company—no physical visits between administrations needed. This reform cements the single‑window digital principle, enabling every step of company creation on one automated digital space.”

How It Works

Online access requires creating an account on the platform using a digital identity or a legally recognised electronic signature.
Regulated professions (lawyers, chartered accountants, etc.) can also use the service under specific agreements.

The platform serves as a single interface for all required procedures with the relevant administrations and bodies—a major leap forward in administrative modernisation.

National Project Goals

Electronic company creation and support is a national project aimed at:

Simplifying entrepreneurship in Tunisia.
Improving the business environment.
Promoting investment.

Transparency and Predictability

2026 marks a decisive turning point for the entrepreneurial landscape. Online company creation is no longer an optional convenience—it is now the norm for anyone wanting to launch a business quickly and efficiently.

The digital shift, orchestrated by public authorities, can dramatically streamline a process once notorious for bureaucratic heaviness.

Benefits at a glance:

Unprecedented speed – from days to hours.
Centralised, one‑stop platform for all steps.
Significant reduction of physical trips to government offices.
Time and energy saved, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on their core projects.

The online creation system rests on a legal and technical framework that fully dematerialises formalities. Entrepreneurs can monitor their file’s progress online, enjoying greater transparency and predictability.