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Global Employer of Record in Tunisia
Understanding the Role of a Global Employer of Record
A Global Employer of Record (EOR) is an outsourced service provider that assumes the legal and administrative obligations related to international staffing on behalf of client companies. Distinct from a traditional Employer of Record, a Global EOR offers the unique advantage of operating in multiple jurisdictions, thereby providing a harmonised strategy for international human resource management.
This model for global talent acquisition is particularly beneficial for enterprises seeking to penetrate new international markets. Ordinarily, such endeavours would necessitate the formation of a local legal entity—a process often plagued by lengthy timelines and bureaucratic red tape. The Global EOR model obviates this requirement, enabling companies to rapidly deploy employees in various global locations without the hassle of grappling with each jurisdiction’s unique employment laws, tax systems, and compliance regulations. As a result, the high initial costs and operational complexities commonly associated with forming an overseas subsidiary or business unit are significantly reduced.
In addition, the Global EOR model offers exceptional flexibility, making it a stellar fit for agile operations and market experimentation. Companies can nimbly enter or exit markets and adjust their workforce sizes based on evolving needs and market dynamics. Consequently, businesses adopting the Global EOR model are well-positioned for a more streamlined, compliant, and strategically effective international expansion.
Global Employment Solutions in Tunisia
Compliance and legal guidance at every step of the Global Employment Journey. 24/7 local support.
1. Recruitment |
2. Global Mobility |
3. Checks |
4. Onboarding |
5. Payroll Administration |
6. Working Time & PTO Processing |
7. Benefits Administration |
8. Tax Administration & Reporting |
Offboarding |
Talent skilled in highly specialised areas | Employee Work Visa and Work Permit sponsorship | Health checks | Employment Agreement drafting | In-country registration with statutory bodies | Working hours | Mandatory Benefits | Tax Reporting frequency and requirements; | Employment agreement termination: |
Executive search | Dependent Visa | Criminal record checks | Compliant worker onboarding on your behalf | Day-to-day payroll management | Overtime | Health insurance | Employer taxes & contributions | Dismissal – by the employer |
Contingency workforce | Visa extension | Background checks | Account setup in the payroll and HR system | Monthly pay slips or other pay frequency | Public holidays | Workers’ compensation | Employee taxes & contributions | Resignation – by the employee |
Application for a sponsor license for a foreign national | Education checks | Employee data entry and records maintenance | Accruals | Annual leave | Unemployment insurance | Withholding tax | Termination by mutual agreement | |
Relocation assistance | Managing probation periods | Allowances | Parental leave | Voluntary Benefits | Local tax payments and reporting to local authorities | Notice period handling | ||
13th and 14th salary | Sick leave | Share plans for executives | End of financial year reporting | Final settlement & severance payments | ||||
Additional leave | Bonuses & Equipment provision | De-registration with statutory bodies | ||||||
Expenses reimbursement & business trip processing | ||||||||
Health insurance, dental treatment |
Spotlight on Tunisia
Location: Northern Africa, bordered by Algeria and Libya.
- Capital: Tunis
- Population: 12.1 million (2023)
- Labour force: 4.8 million (2023)
- Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND)
- Export: USD 28.5 billion (2022). Export commodities: textiles, chemicals, phosphates, hydrocarbons, agricultural products, mechanical products and electrical goods. Main export partners: France, Italy, Germany, and Spain.
- Import: USD 36.8 billion (2022). Import products: fuel, chemicals, food, machinery and equipment. Main import partners: France, Italy, China, and Germany.
- Holidays – New Year’s Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Tunisian Republic Day; Eid Al Fitr; Eid Al Adha; Hegire.
Streamline Your Global Expansion in Tunisia with Express Global Employment’s Employer of Record Solution
As the demand for international talent continues to soar, Express Global Employment offers you a cost-effective and risk-free way to tap into global expertise and extend your business footprint into Tunisia. Our Global Employer of Record (EOR) service equips you to manage the complexities of global employment, ensuring you maintain full compliance with local employment laws.
Why Choose Express Global Employment in Tunisia?
- Understanding Tunisia’s unique employment and tax legislation
- Efficient employee onboarding
- Compliant payroll management
- Benefits administration
- Securing visas and work permits for your expatriate talent.
We act as your trusted partner, navigating you through local labour laws and employment challenges and liberating you to concentrate on your core business objectives.
No Need for Local Resources or Entity Establishment
Global expansion typically involves setting up local offices, hiring local staff, and navigating local employment laws—time-consuming and costly tasks. A Global EOR eliminates these burdens by serving as your local entity, managing employment compliance, payroll, and benefits, all while you maintain operational control over your workforce.
Test the Market Before Making a Major Commitment
Market validation is crucial before committing significant resources to an international venture. With a GEOR, you can engage talent and conduct business activities in a new market without making a long-term commitment. This “try before you buy” approach allows you to evaluate the market’s viability and potential return on investment more accurately.
Local Expertise in Multiple Countries from a Single Global EOR Partner
While one of the advantages of using a Global Employer of Record is that you don’t need to have local expertise, the reality is even more beneficial: you gain the local expertise of your Global EOR partner. With their extensive knowledge of local employment laws, tax regulations, and cultural nuances across multiple jurisdictions, a Global EOR serves as a reservoir of local expertise you can tap into.
Risk-Free International Talent Engagement
Through our EOR service, Express Global Employment can swiftly onboard your chosen candidates in Tunisia. This eliminates any risks associated with non-compliance and alleviates the need for you to delve into intricate legislative details.
For companies looking to send existing staff to Tunisia, our service encompasses work permit and visa sponsorship, plus handling any related immigration issues. Our years of expertise in global immigration support ensure that your employees can begin their international assignments within a standard 2-6 month timeframe, all while maintaining compliance with Tunisia’s employment laws.
Our solution keeps you apprised of the status of your global workforce, their visa and work permit expiration dates, and any changes in local legislation that could impact your operations.
Opt for Express Global Employment’s Global EOR solution and turn your focus toward achieving your strategic business goals while we take care of the complexities of international workforce management in Tunisia.