Tunisia's Committee on General Legislation has continued its review of a draft law aimed at regulating the profession of tax consultants. The committee, led by Chairman Fawzi Deccas and Vice Chairman Youssef Toumi, convened on October 5, 2026, to discuss the proposed legislation. The draft law seeks to establish clear guidelines for the practice of tax consulting in Tunisia.
During the session, committee members voted on articles 22 to 44 of the draft law. These articles focus on the conditions and procedures for practicing as a tax consultant, including registration with the Tax Consultants' Association. The registration can be done as an individual, a trainee, or as a member of a professional tax consulting firm.
The committee's discussions involved extensive debates on the wording and content of several articles. Some members proposed deleting or reordering certain sections based on the outcomes of a parliamentary academic day and public hearings held with stakeholders. These hearings aimed to gather input from all parties concerned with the regulation of tax consultants.
The approved articles also address the rights and obligations of tax consultants. The committee's work is ongoing, with plans to review the remaining articles of the draft law on October 6, 2026. The legislation is expected to bring clarity and structure to the profession, enhancing the role of tax consultants in Tunisia's tax system.
The draft law on the regulation of tax consultants is part of a broader effort to improve Tunisia's legislative framework. By establishing clear guidelines for this profession, the government aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in tax consulting services. This move is expected to benefit both tax consultants and their clients.
Committee Chairman Fawzi Deccas and his team are working to ensure that the draft law is comprehensive and addresses the needs of all stakeholders. The involvement of various parties in the legislative process reflects the government's commitment to inclusivity and transparency in lawmaking.
The next session of the Committee on General Legislation will focus on the remaining articles of the draft law. Once the committee completes its review, the draft law will be submitted for further consideration by the full parliament.
Key points
- The Tunisian parliament's Committee on General Legislation has approved articles 22 to 44 of a draft law regulating the tax consultant profession.
- The draft law establishes guidelines for practicing as a tax consultant, including registration requirements with the Tax Consultants' Association.
- The committee's work on the draft law is ongoing, with a plan to review the remaining articles on October 6, 2026.
