17-06-2025
Tunisia: Current legislation does not promote tax justice (Dhaouadi)
Current legislation does not promote tax justice or equality between Tunisians and foreigners operating in Tunisia who evade tax or make 'false declarations,' Lassâad Dhaouadi, president of the Tunisian Institute of Tax Advisors told Mosaique FM on Monday.
He emphasized that the state does not even know how many taxpayers there are, demonstrating its inability to control public finances.
Dhouadi also said that attempts to integrate people working in the black market into the formal sector are misguided.
'How can we help those who illegally bring goods across the border and sell carcinogenic products integrate into the formal sector?' he asked.
Dhaouadi also pointed out that tax justice requires the application of the law, rather than increasing he tax burden on companies that honor their tax commitments.
He pointed out that the 'tax pass' is the solution to identifying those subject to tax and tracking their activities.