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Market Entry Strategy
- A company planning to invest in offshore or export-oriented
operations in Tunisia faces few obstacles. The Government of
Tunisia’s investment promotion authority has established a
generous package of incentives for such operations.
- Entering the domestic market, particularly in the services
sector, is more difficult. Unless the company is working on a
project actively solicited by the Tunisian government or is
closely associated with one of the country’s well-connected
business groups, the process can be fraught with obstacles.
Currently, a new law regulating the services sector is being
drafted. This law will regulate distribution channels and
establish a framework for commercial franchising.
- US companies are strongly advised to obtain written
confirmation from the Tunisian authorities of any exceptional
conditions granted to a particular trade or investment operation.
- The US Embassy strongly encourages all US companies to visit
Tunisia prior to entering into a business relationship with a
local partner.
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