Good local distributors are crucial to introducing products into Tunisia. Their knowledge of the local market and local contacts can make the difference between success and failure. The Embassy's Commercial Section provides the full range of U.S. Department of Commerce services to assist U.S. firms.
For U.S. companies, the best business opportunities are in sectors that will benefit from U.S. technology: hydrocarbons, renewable energy, power generation, transportation, and ICT, or to a lesser extent, in the more labor-intensive offshore, export-oriented industries such as the manufacture of textiles and mechanical or electrical equipment. Due to recent passing of Tunisian legislation, there may also be opportunities for US franchises.
Trade specialists in the region continue to report many export opportunities for US businesses. To explore these opportunities, interested US business development executives should contact Mr. Sami Aouadhi, Economic/Commercial Specialist, Mrs. Isabel Rioja-Scott, Economic/Commercial Officer, at the US Embassy in Tunisia or Ms. Jane Kitson, Regional Commercial Counselor for Morocco and Tunisia, (based in Morocco).
NEWS:
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In August 2009, the Tunisian Government adopted a new law to regulate domestic trade, which includes a new legislative framework for franchising – a concept that until now was only granted to businesses on a case-by-case basis. We expect that this new law will allow franchises to set up shop like any other business serving the Tunisian market, though the implementation decree, which is expected by early 2010, will provide further clarifications.
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The Commercial Section believes this new law may be a signal from the Tunisian government that franchises will have a space in this economy. Although some issues still need to be clarified, such as the details of royalty repatriation, the law is set to encourage investment, create additional jobs and boost knowledge transfer. Many Tunisian business groups have already started looking for international franchisors and are confident the market exists for franchises to thrive.
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In conjunction with the adoption of the new franchising law, the Commercial Section is pleased to recruit and escort a Tunisian Business Delegation to visit the upcoming International Franchise Expo (IFE) 2010 to be held in Washington DC in April 9-11, 2010 as well as arrange other business to business meetings with US companies in combination with the show.
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Please click on the links to get the Official International Visitor Brochure of the Show and the Exhibitors’ List.
The Tunisian delegation members will receive:
- Free Admission to the Show
- 50% discount off symposia
- Matchmaking Survey
- Assistance in setting up Meetings with participating exhibitors
- Invitations to two receptions during the weekend of the event
- Access to the Int’l Business Center
- Separate Registration to pick up visitor badges
Please click on the above names to contact us for free registration.
The deadline to receive participations is February 26, 2010.
The 2009 Awards Ceremony of the Tunisian American Chamber of Commerce (TACC) : Call for Nominations.
Join the 1st International Exhibition of Renewable Energy ‘ENERSOL EXPO’ which will take place in Tunis on April 7-10, 2010. ENERSOL EXPO aims to become a regular congregation of the Clean and Renewable Energy decision-makers, manufacturers and suppliers at the international level.
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