I-TEN GOOD REASONS TO INVEST IN KAIROUAN

1. A glorious history plus a world-wide reputation supported by economical and political stability.
2. A strategic geographical position at a crossroads between north and south, east and west ;
3. A qualified and available workforce, encouraged by the State to be at the disposition of initiatives promoting employment and professional development.
4. Easy access to the harbor and airports.
5. An abundance of natural resources, specifically agricultural and other raw materials available in both quantity and quality.
6. Pre-existing industrial zones, equipped with all necessary amenities.
7. Modern infrastructures and cutting-edge communications resources.
8. Substantial financial advantages reserved for industrial investments.
9. A trustworthy and constantly updated industrial data base.
10. Pre-existing structures devoted to facilitating and helping potential investors maximize their Tunisian business dealings

II- INDUSTRIAL ZONES

III-CONSTRUCTIONS

IV- FOR SALE OR RENT

V-INVITATIONS/KAIROUAN/REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES

Attractive legal issues

• Investment bonus of 25% of the project's base operating costs with a ceiling of 750,000 TD granted for delegations to Chebika, Sbikha, El Hajeb, Haffouz, Oueslatia, El Ala , Nasrallah, Bouhajla et Cherarda (zones of investment priority)
• Investment bonus of 25% of the project's base operating costs with a ceiling of 450,000 TD granted for delegations to Kairouan North et Kairouan South (regional development zones)
• Tax exemption for ten (10) years of activity of enterprise.
• Government coverage of enterprise contribution to social security charges for employees for first five (5) years of activity of enterprise.
• Government cost-sharing in infrastructure expenditures (75% of expenses incurred by the enterprise in regional priority development zones, and 50% for those in regional development zones).

VI-PRODUCTION COSTS

1-Salaries

These new wages, announced by the Head of State, will take effect starting in July 2007

2-Social contributions

Price of electricity on average voltage (HT)
Price in DT/kWh tarrifs en DT (starting in May 2004)

3-Energy

VII-POTENTIALS & ADVANTAGES OF THE REGION

I-Useful/exploitable substances :

-Gypsum
-Kaolin
-Sand
-Clay
-Marble
-Thermal waters

II-Agricultural products in the region :

-Hot
-Apricots
-Olives
-Tomatoes
-Almonds
-Wetlands crops

VIII-PROJECT IDEAS

IX-FINANCIAL PLACEMENT

X-RELOCATING/EXTERNALIZING

The current highly competitive international market has made business relocating or outsourcing to other countries offering cheap and efficient labor an attractive possibility. Tunisia is an example of a country where textile production has flourished thanks to its affordable, qualified work force.

Today affordable labor is no longer the only criterion for relocation of production facilities; a certain level of education and professional know-how are also indispensable factors. This is the reason behind the ever-growing relocalization of communications technology, publishing houses, and electronic engineering.

Notre pays vous offre en plus de la stabilité politique, économique et sociale une main d'oeuvre qualifiée à bon marché.

Nine good reasons to relocate to Kairouan :

1. Proximity to European markets
2. Political, economical, and social stability
3. Favorable economic environment
4. Free transfer of capital and other monies
5. Good transportation, telecommunications, and energy infrastructures
6. Comparative advantages in costs and standard of living
7. A qualified, affordable workforce.
8. Human resources qualified in technologie and management
9. One sole conduit for business investments, considerably reducing potential administrative delays in implantation of enterprise.

These advantages make Kairouan an attractive possibility for relocations undertaken to reinforce the competitive edge of your business or enterprise.

kairouan.org peut vous accompagner dans votre délocalisation en Tunisie.

Mohamed Rebai
info@kairouan.org