A fascinating and culturally diverse nation
Situated at the Northernmost point of Africa, Tunisia is a fascinating and culturally diverse nation with a vast array of beautiful landscapes. Tunisia is also a popular tourist destination due to its great beaches and warm climate.
Tunisia’s economy is heavily driven by its mining, petroleum, and manufacturing sectors. Alongside these, the nation has a variety of emerging industries which attract expatriates from all across the globe. Foreign workers residing in Tunisia will enjoy its low cost of living and pleasant lifestyle.
While expanding a business or relocating to Tunisia can pose some challenges, collaborating with a Tunisia PEO partner like Procorre Global can significantly simplify your journey.
Working in Tunisia
Employment Information
- Employees must contribute 10% of their salary to social insurance, employers must contribute 16.75%.
- Personal health insurance policies are included in the social contributions of the employers.
- There are no specific language requirements for employment contracts.
- Fixed-term contracts can be renewed on multiple occasions; however, they must be linked to a specific pipeline of tasks for justification.
- The minimum wage in Tunisia is called SMIG and is about 450 TND (+-140 Euros).
- Bonuses are agreed within employment contracts and are down to the employee / employer’s relationship.
Working Hours
- The usual working hours in Tunisia are 48 hours per week, and this is outlined in employment law, however, most of companies are working 40 hours.
- Overtime pay rates cannot be less than the employee’s usual pay, plus 50%. For workers that do overtime night shifts, 100% extra on the salary must be provided.
- If an employee is required to work overtime on one of the holiday days, the employer must pay a minimum of double the salary for that day’s work.
Holidays
- The annual leave allowance varies from 15 to 30 days per year, and heavily depends on the sector of activity. Generally, it is calculated on 1.25 day per month up to 2.5 day per month.
- For workers who have completed less than a year of service, paid leave is allocated on a pro-rata basis.
- Eid, March 20th, and April 9th, May 1st, July 25th, and December 17th are official national holidays. Employees are compensated on all national holidays and special occasions.
- Social Insurance entitles 2 months of full paid maternity leave.
Cultural Information
Islam is the primary religion of Tunisia however all religious groups and cultures are tolerated. Due to its large expat community, a broad range of languages are spoken throughout Tunisia; despite this, Arabic and French are the nation’s official languages.
Tunis is the capital city of Tunisia, and it boasts a vibrant and multicultural population throughout. The nation has a population of around 11 million people.
Impacts from COVID-19
Tunisia, like many other nations, was impacted heavily by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the nation’s government introduced a range of restrictions and lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus.
As of 2022, Tunisia has had a successful vaccination campaign, and the nation’s business sector is beginning to return to normality.
The Tunisian Market – Did you know?
- Alongside Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem, the Tunisian city of Kairouan is one of the most important cities in the Islamic world
- One of the world’s largest amphitheatres, ‘El Jem’, is in Tunisia. Its Roman ruins are fantastically well preserved and are a breath-taking sight
- Tunisia is known for its fantastic cuisine, with couscous being one of the centrepieces of the nation’s food
- Tunisia is home to a variety of historical attractions, including the ancient city of Carthage in Tunis.
Tunisia PEO Services
Tunisia PEO Services
Situated at the Northernmost point of Africa, Tunisia is a fascinating and culturally diverse nation with a vast array of beautiful landscapes. Tunisia is also a popular tourist destination due to its great beaches and warm climate.
Tunisia’s economy is heavily driven by its mining, petroleum, and manufacturing sectors. Alongside these, the nation has a variety of emerging industries which attract expatriates from all across the globe. Foreign workers residing in Tunisia will enjoy its low cost of living and pleasant lifestyle.
While expanding a business or relocating to Tunisia can pose some challenges, collaborating with a Tunisia PEO partner like Procorre Global can significantly simplify your journey.
Working in Tunisia
Employment Information
- Employees must contribute 10% of their salary to social insurance, employers must contribute 16.75%.
- Personal health insurance policies are included in the social contributions of the employers.
- There are no specific language requirements for employment contracts.
- Fixed-term contracts can be renewed on multiple occasions; however, they must be linked to a specific pipeline of tasks for justification.
- The minimum wage in Tunisia is called SMIG and is about 450 TND (+-140 Euros).
- Bonuses are agreed within employment contracts and are down to the employee / employer’s relationship.
Working Hours
- The usual working hours in Tunisia are 48 hours per week, and this is outlined in employment law, however, most of companies are working 40 hours.
- Overtime pay rates cannot be less than the employee’s usual pay, plus 50%. For workers that do overtime night shifts, 100% extra on the salary must be provided.
- If an employee is required to work overtime on one of the holiday days, the employer must pay a minimum of double the salary for that day’s work.
Holidays
- The annual leave allowance varies from 15 to 30 days per year, and heavily depends on the sector of activity. Generally, it is calculated on 1.25 day per month up to 2.5 day per month.
- For workers who have completed less than a year of service, paid leave is allocated on a pro-rata basis.
- Eid, March 20th, and April 9th, May 1st, July 25th, and December 17th are official national holidays. Employees are compensated on all national holidays and special occasions.
- Social Insurance entitles 2 months of full paid maternity leave.
Cultural Information
Islam is the primary religion of Tunisia however all religious groups and cultures are tolerated. Due to its large expat community, a broad range of languages are spoken throughout Tunisia; despite this, Arabic and French are the nation’s official languages.
Tunis is the capital city of Tunisia, and it boasts a vibrant and multicultural population throughout. The nation has a population of around 11 million people.
Impacts from COVID-19
Tunisia, like many other nations, was impacted heavily by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the nation’s government introduced a range of restrictions and lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus.
As of 2022, Tunisia has had a successful vaccination campaign, and the nation’s business sector is beginning to return to normality.
The Tunisia Market - Did you know?
- Alongside Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem, the Tunisian city of Kairouan is one of the most important cities in the Islamic world
- One of the world’s largest amphitheatres, ‘El Jem’, is in Tunisia. Its Roman ruins are fantastically well preserved and are a breath-taking sight
- Tunisia is known for its fantastic cuisine, with couscous being one of the centrepieces of the nation’s food
- Tunisia is home to a variety of historical attractions, including the ancient city of Carthage in Tunis.
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