Tunisia is a country in Northern Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Neighboring countries include Algeria and Libya. The geography of Tunisia is varied and consists of mountains in the north and semi-arid south that merge into the Sahara. The land has a total area of 163,610 square kilometers and a total coastline of 1,148 kilometers. The country has about 30 islands.
*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Tunisia.
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Tunisia is a country in Northern Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Neighboring countries include Algeria and Libya. The geography of Tunisia is varied and consists of mountains in the north and semi-arid south that merge into the Sahara. The land has a total area of 163,610 square kilometers and a total coastline of 1,148 kilometers. The country has about 30 islands.
*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Tunisia.
The national holidays mentioned below are valid for the year 2025.
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | |
| March 20 | Independence Day | |
| March 30 | Eid-al-Fitr | Movable |
| March 31 | Eid-al-Fitr Holiday | Movable |
| April 9 | Martyr’s Day | |
| May 1 | Labor Day | |
| June 6 - 7 | Eid-Al-Adha | Movable |
| June 26 | Islamic New Year | Movable |
| July 25 | Republic Holiday | |
| August 13 | Women's Day | |
| September 4 | Prophet Muhammad`s Birthday | Movable |
| October 15 | Evacuation Day | |
| December 17 | Revolution and Youth Day |
The approximate time for sharing the contract with an employee in Tunisia is 14 business days assuming no special requests or changes to our standard employment contract. Any such requests or changes would need to undergo internal and external review, directly leading to a time delay.
NOTE: This number is subject to change and is only an estimation of the Contract Sharing Time. The estimated Contract Sharing Time begins from the moment that WorkMotion has received all required information from both the client and the employee.
The National Social Security Fund is responsible for the management of:
The social security system is financed by contributions from both employers (17.07%, reduced to 0.5% for wholly industrial exporting companies) and employees (9.68%) based on salaries.
The employer also pays accident insurance (0.4% to 4%), Social Housing Promotion Fund Tax (FOPROLOS) of 1%, and Vocational Training Tax (TFP) of 2%.
| Benefit type | Contribution rate |
| Social security | 17.07% |
| Accident Insurance | 0.4% to 4% |
| Social Housing Promotion Fund Tax (FOPROLOS) | 1% |
| Vocational Training Tax (TFP) | 2% |
| Total | 20.47% to 24.07% |
The actual working time must not exceed 48 hours per week. This period may be reduced without being less than 40 hours per week or an equivalent limitation established over a period of time other than the week, and not exceeding one year by collective agreements, or by regulatory texts, after consultation with the employers and workers trade unions.
Overtime cannot exceed 12 hours in a 48 hour week or 20 hours in a 40 hour week. Overtime pay depends on whether the employee is working a 48-hour or 40-hour week. A worker is entitled to overtime monetary compensation calculated as follows:
| Worker Category | Overtime Premium |
| 48 hours per week full-time worker | 75% of basic rate |
| 40 hours per week full-time worker | 25% of basic rate up to 48 hours
50% of basic rate on subsequent hours |
| Part-time worker | 50% of basic rate |
The length of the probationary period is regulated by collective agreements, individual contracts, and customs.
In most other collective agreements the probationary period is:
In order to terminate an indefinite employment contract, a written notice to the other party at least one month prior to termination. A longer notice period can also be provided if there are provisions from a contractual or collective agreement.
The actual working time must not exceed 48 hours per week. This period may be reduced without being less than 40 hours per week or an equivalent limitation established over a period of time other than the week, and not exceeding one year by collective agreements, or by regulatory texts, after consultation with the employers and workers trade unions.
Overtime cannot exceed 12 hours in a 48 hour week or 20 hours in a 40 hour week. Overtime pay depends on whether the employee is working a 48-hour or 40-hour week. A worker is entitled to overtime monetary compensation calculated as follows:
| Worker Category | Overtime Premium |
| 48 hours per week full-time worker | 75% of basic rate |
| 40 hours per week full-time worker | 25% of basic rate up to 48 hours
50% of basic rate on subsequent hours |
| Part-time worker | 50% of basic rate |
The length of the probationary period is regulated by collective agreements, individual contracts, and customs.
In most other collective agreements the probationary period is:
In order to terminate an indefinite employment contract, a written notice to the other party at least one month prior to termination. A longer notice period can also be provided if there are provisions from a contractual or collective agreement.
The National Social Security Fund is responsible for the management of:
The social security system is financed by contributions from both employers (17.07%, reduced to 0.5% for wholly industrial exporting companies) and employees (9.68%) based on salaries.
The employer also pays accident insurance (0.4% to 4%), Social Housing Promotion Fund Tax (FOPROLOS) of 1%, and Vocational Training Tax (TFP) of 2%.
| Benefit type | Contribution rate |
| Social security | 17.07% |
| Accident Insurance | 0.4% to 4% |
| Social Housing Promotion Fund Tax (FOPROLOS) | 1% |
| Vocational Training Tax (TFP) | 2% |
| Total | 20.47% to 24.07% |
