Is e-Invoicing mandatory in Tunisia?

Yes, e-Invoicing is mandatory in Tunisia for B2G (since 2016-01-01) transactions.

What is the B2B e-Invoicing status in Tunisia?

B2B e-Invoicing in Tunisia is in a phased rollout since 2016-01-01. Phased mandatory issuance of electronic invoices (el-Fatoora) through the [Tunisia TradeNet (TTN) elFatoora platform](https://elfatoura.tradenet.com.tn/) operated under the [Ministry of Finance](https://www.finances.gov.tn/fr) and the [Direction Générale des Impôts](https://www.finances.gov.tn/fr/structures-du-ministere/la-direction-generale-des-impots). Initially mandatory for large enterprises and supplies subject to withholding tax to public bodies, with rollout extended in successive Finance Laws including [Loi de finances pour 2025](https://www.finances.gov.tn/fr/document/loi-des-finances-pour-lannee-2025ar).

What e-Invoice formats does Tunisia support?

Tunisia supports the following e-Invoice formats: XML (TTN el-Fatoora schema).

What e-Invoicing standards does Tunisia use?

Tunisia uses the following e-Invoicing standards: TTN el-Fatoora standard.

What ERP systems support Tunisia e-Invoicing?

Major ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and QuickBooks support Tunisia e-Invoicing through XML (TTN el-Fatoora schema). Integration typically requires integrating with the centralised government platform.

How do I integrate my accounting software with Tunisia e-Invoice requirements?

To integrate with Tunisia e-Invoicing: 1) Ensure your software supports XML (TTN el-Fatoora schema), 2) Implement the required transmission method, 3) Comply with TTN el-Fatoora standard.

What technical standards must my software support for Tunisia e-Invoicing?

Tunisia requires compliance with TTN el-Fatoora standard standards. Supported formats include XML (TTN el-Fatoora schema). Archiving requirement: 10 years retention required by the General Tax Code; el-Fatoora invoices archived by both supplier and TTN

How do I get started with e-Invoicing in Tunisia?

To get started with e-Invoicing in Tunisia: 1) Review Tunisia's specific requirements, 2) Ensure your software supports XML (TTN el-Fatoora schema) formats, 3) Connect to the required transmission network, 4) Test compliance before deadlines.

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Tunisia e-Invoicing

Q: What is the B2G e-Invoicing status in Tunisia?

B2G e-Invoicing in Tunisia is mandatory since 2016-01-01. Mandatory issuance of [el-Fatoora](http://www.tradenet.com.tn/portal/page/elfatoora) electronic invoices for supplies to public bodies subject to withholding tax, in line with the General Tax Code as amended by successive [Finance Laws](https://www.finances.gov.tn/fr/loi_finance) and the [TTN](https://www.tradenet.com.tn/) operating rules.

Q: What are the penalties for e-Invoicing non-compliance in Tunisia?

Tunisia has penalties for e-Invoicing non-compliance. Failure to Issue el-Fatoora: Failure to issue an [el-Fatoora](https://elfatoura.tradenet.com.tn/) when required attracts penalties under the General Tax Code as amended by successive [Finance Laws](https://www.finances.gov.tn/fr/loi_finance), with potential disallowance of input VAT for the buyer.

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B2B

phased

since 1 January 2016

Phased mandatory issuance of electronic invoices (el-Fatoora) through the Tunisia TradeNet (TTN) elFatoora platform operated under the Ministry of Finance and the Direction Générale des Impôts . Initially mandatory for large enterprises and supplies subject to withholding tax to public bodies, with rollout extended in successive Finance Laws including Loi de finances pour 2025 .

B2C

none

No B2C e-invoicing initiative. The TTN el-Fatoora platform is a B2B/B2G framework focused on large enterprises and supplies to public bodies; B2C remains entirely outside scope.

B2G

mandatory

since 1 January 2016

Mandatory issuance of el-Fatoora electronic invoices for supplies to public bodies subject to withholding tax, in line with the General Tax Code as amended by successive Finance Laws and the TTN operating rules.

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Penalties

Failure to Issue el-Fatoora

Failure to issue an el-Fatoora when required attracts penalties under the General Tax Code as amended by successive Finance Laws , with potential disallowance of input VAT for the buyer.

Standards:

TTN el-Fatoora standard

Supported Formats:

XML (TTN el-Fatoora schema)

Clearance Model:

Centralized exchange via Tunisia TradeNet (TTN): each electronic invoice is signed with a qualified certificate, transmitted to the TTN platform for validation and forwarded to the buyer; data is shared with the Direction Générale des Impôts.

Archiving Requirements:

10 years retention required by the General Tax Code; el-Fatoora invoices archived by both supplier and TTN

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el-Fatoora Mandatory for Withholding-Tax Suppliers to Public Bodies

1 January 2016

B2G

Tunisia introduced mandatory issuance of el-Fatoora electronic invoices for suppliers subject to withholding tax invoicing public bodies, operated by Tunisia TradeNet (TTN) under the supervision of the Direction Générale des Impôts.

el-Fatoora Extended to Large Enterprises

1 January 2019

B2B

The Finance Law extended mandatory issuance of el-Fatoora to large enterprises identified by the Direction Générale des Impôts , broadening coverage of the centralized e-invoicing channel.

Loi de finances pour 2025 Reinforces e-Invoicing Roadmap

1 January 2025

Legislative

The Loi de finances pour 2025 reinforced the digitalisation roadmap of the Tunisian tax administration, paving the way for further extension of the el-Fatoora framework, with general legislative context published on the Ministry of Finance website and the tax register .