صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
TunisiaMorocco’s attempt to implement a new tax system that requires international companies providing digital services, such as Meta, TikTok, Netflix, and YouTube, to register with the tax administration and pay the taxes due, has raised questions about the possibility of Tunisia adopting a similar step in light of the rapid growth of the digital economy.
The Tunisian market is witnessing a remarkable expansion in the use of digital platforms, as thousands of institutions rely on advertisements sponsored through social media networks, while an increasing number of Tunisians subscribe to digital broadcasting services and paid applications, which generates important incomes for foreign companies without the existence of a special tax system regulating this activity.
In light of the challenges facing public finances, specialists believe that imposing a tax framework on digital services may represent one of the options offered to diversify the state’s resources, especially with the tendency of many countries to oblige foreign companies to pay taxes or collect value-added tax for the benefit of the countries in which their consumer base is located.
The Moroccan model relies on obliging non-resident foreign suppliers to register with the tax administration, declare their transaction numbers within the Kingdom, and pay the taxes due via a dedicated electronic platform, in a step aimed at enhancing tax justice and reducing tax evasion.
As for Tunisia, there is not yet a similar system targeting foreign digital service providers, nor has the Ministry of Finance announced a draft law or official mechanism to impose special taxes on these services. However, international developments and the expansion of the digital economy may prompt the inclusion of this file within future tax reforms.
Economists stress that any move towards imposing taxes on digital services should be based on a clear legal framework that takes into account international agreements and maintains market competitiveness, while avoiding placing additional financial burdens on the final consumer that may be reflected in the prices of subscriptions and digital services.
This file also raises a dimension related to digital sovereignty, as several countries consider that subjecting global technology companies to national tax laws no longer aims only to enhance revenues, but also constitutes a tool for regulating the digital economy and achieving fairer competition between local actors and international companies.
Source:“My press”
