Tunisia's e-invoicing system has received 1.8 million invoices, with nearly 37,000 paid, according to Finance Minister, Mechakha Salama Khaldi. The system is part of the country's digital transformation efforts, aimed at modernizing financial transactions and enhancing transparency. Khaldi announced the update during a joint session of the Finance Committee of the House of People's Representatives and the National Council of Regions and Districts.
The e-invoicing system is one of several digital projects being developed by the Ministry of Finance to improve the quality of available data and facilitate monitoring and control. The ministry is working to develop information systems, link databases, and facilitate automatic data exchange between different structures. This will enable better monitoring of economic operations and improve the overall efficiency of the tax system.
In addition to the e-invoicing system, the Ministry of Finance is also working on other digital projects, including the development of remote payment services and the digitization of tax permits. These projects aim to simplify tax compliance and improve the overall taxpayer experience. The ministry is also working to establish a unified tax account, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2027.
The unified tax account will enable taxpayers to access their files, track their tax status, and monitor their obligations. It will also allow taxpayers to complete a number of services related to declaration and payment remotely. According to Khaldi, the digital transformation efforts are not limited to digitizing existing procedures, but also involve linking the information systems of different public administrations and institutions.
The linking of information systems will enable the exchange of data, improve the quality of services, and accelerate the processing of files. This will help to reduce bureaucracy and improve the overall efficiency of the tax system. The Ministry of Finance is working to implement these digital projects as part of its efforts to modernize the country's tax system and improve tax compliance.
The implementation of the e-invoicing system and the unified tax account is expected to have a significant impact on the country's tax system. It will help to reduce tax evasion, improve tax compliance, and increase revenue for the government. The Ministry of Finance is working to ensure that these digital projects are implemented effectively and that they achieve their intended objectives.
The Ministry of Finance is committed to continuing its efforts to modernize the tax system and improve tax compliance. The implementation of the e-invoicing system and the unified tax account is a key part of this effort. With these digital projects, the ministry aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the tax system, and to provide better services to taxpayers.
Key points
- The e-invoicing system has received 1.8 million invoices, with nearly 37,000 paid.
- The unified tax account is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2027.
- The digital transformation efforts aim to modernize financial transactions, enhance transparency, and improve tax compliance.
