Tunisia's Ministry of Finance has reported that the country's tax control efforts have yielded approximately 4.471 billion dinars by the end of September 2026. This represents a 2.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when the yield was 4.372 billion dinars. The data was presented by Finance Minister, Ms. Mechakha Salama Khaldi, during a joint session of the Finance Committee of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of Regions and Districts.
The number of tax control interventions that led to settlements through conciliation has also seen an increase. According to Minister Khaldi, there were 113,884 interventions, up from 110,679 during the same period in 2025, representing a 2.9% increase. This growth is attributed to the intensification of audit operations, interventions by research teams, and efforts to combat tax evasion.
The increase in tax control yields is also a result of ongoing field surveys aimed at expanding the base of taxpayers and updating data related to their activities. As part of these efforts, 1,101 unregistered taxpayers were identified by September 2026. The goal of these initiatives is to integrate undeclared activities into the organized sector.
Minister Khaldi emphasized the importance of developing tax control mechanisms and improving their effectiveness, with a focus on detecting evasion cases and regularizing tax situations. This, she noted, contributes to expanding the base of taxpayers and enhancing the state's self-financing capabilities.
The improvement in tax control yields is part of the government's efforts to enhance public finances and achieve fiscal sustainability. The data presented by Minister Khaldi will likely inform discussions on the 2027 financial bill, which aims to outline the country's budget and financial priorities for the upcoming year.
The Tunisian government's focus on tax control and compliance is seen as crucial in addressing the country's fiscal challenges. By strengthening tax administration and enforcement, authorities aim to increase revenue and reduce the budget deficit.
The ongoing efforts to improve tax control and compliance are expected to have a positive impact on Tunisia's economy. By broadening the tax base and reducing evasion, the government can increase its revenue and allocate resources more effectively to support economic growth and development.
Key points
- The tax control yield in Tunisia increased by 2.3% to 4.471 billion dinars by September 2026.
- The number of tax control interventions that led to settlements through conciliation rose by 2.9% to 113,884.
- The Tunisian government aims to integrate undeclared activities into the organized sector through ongoing field surveys and tax control efforts.
