Tunisia's e-invoicing system has received nearly 1.8 million electronic invoices, with around 37,000 of them being settled, according to Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi. The system is part of the country's digital transformation projects, aimed at modernizing financial transactions and improving transparency. The minister presented the 2027 budget plan for the Finance Ministry during a joint session of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of Regions and Districts.
The e-invoicing system is designed to enhance the quality of data available to the administration and facilitate control and management operations. The Finance Ministry is working to develop the system, including creating interconnected databases and automating information exchange between different structures. This will enable better monitoring of economic operations and improve the overall efficiency of financial transactions.
The digital projects undertaken by the ministry also include the development of remote payment services and the dematerialization of tax declarations. Additionally, a unique fiscal account is set to be launched in the first quarter of 2027, allowing taxpayers to consult their files, follow their tax obligations, and conduct various tax-related procedures remotely.
The Finance Minister emphasized that the digital transformation process goes beyond the dematerialization of existing procedures. It also involves interconnecting the computer systems of different administrations and public enterprises, enabling data exchange, improving service quality, and accelerating dossier processing.
The introduction of e-invoicing is part of Tunisia's efforts to modernize its economy and improve the business environment. The system is expected to increase transparency, reduce tax evasion, and enhance the overall efficiency of financial transactions.
According to the minister, the e-invoicing system has the potential to significantly improve the country's economic operations. By automating many processes, the system will reduce the administrative burden on businesses and improve the accuracy of financial data.
The implementation of e-invoicing is also expected to have a positive impact on the country's revenue collection. By reducing the use of paper invoices and automating many tax-related procedures, the government aims to increase tax compliance and reduce the risk of tax evasion.
Key points
- The e-invoicing system has received 1.8 million electronic invoices, with 37,000 settled.
- The system aims to modernize financial transactions, improve transparency, and enhance the quality of data available to the administration.
- A unique fiscal account is set to be launched in the first quarter of 2027, enabling taxpayers to conduct various tax-related procedures remotely.
