What are the types of companies in Tunisia?

There are various types of companies in Tunisia. The most common among these are: 1st person company (Entreprise individuelle): It is a type of company established and managed by a single person. A sole proprietorship is the same as the owner's personal entity and carries unlimited liability.

2. Limited liability company (Société à responsabilité limitée - SARL): The most common type of company. The company has a certain capital and partners have limited liability. Such companies can be established and managed by at least one partner.

3. Joint stock company (Société anonyme - SA): Joint stock companies are companies whose shares can be offered to the public and whose partners have limited liability. It can be established and managed by at least one partner.

4. Limited partnership (Société en commandite - SCS): It is a type of company consisting of at least one general partner and at least one complementary partner. While limited partners have limited liability for the company's debts, complementary partners have unlimited liability.

5. Cooperatives: These are companies jointly operated and managed by members. There are cooperatives in different sectors, for example agriculture, consumer, housing, etc. These company types are the preferred options by entrepreneurs who want to establish a business in Tunisia. Each type of company has different advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the most appropriate type of company depending on the entrepreneur's goals and needs.