Key Competitive Attractions
With the general elections of October 2011, Tunisia took a historic step towards democracy in the Arab world.
The country is situated at the crossroads of the eastern and western Mediterranean and is only 140 km away from Europe. It has one of the highest rankings in Africa on the Human Development Index (HDI) and one of the highest GDPs per capita.
At the end of 2010, over 3,135 foreign companies were operating in Tunisia, employing 324,821 people. Chief sources of FDI come from the UK, France and Italy. Active international companies include Benetton, British Gas, Danone - STIAL, Fuba Printed Circuits, Gardeur, Gruner AG, Kaschke - ZKE, Leoni AG, Philips, Pirelli - STIP, Sioen, Société Générale - UIB, Téléperformance, Stedim Bag Technology, Unilever, Van de Velde and Van Laack.
The principal business sectors are ICT, electronics, mechanics, textiles, the food industry and leather and shoes.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency provides information on investment opportunities in Tunisia and offers to share an extensive databank of contacts and business locations. Assistance is offered throughout the duration of the investment project.
