Provides advice on how to perform due diligence and in what areas it is necessary for a U.S. company. Includes information on the U.S. Commercial Service International Company Profile service.
Last Published: 7/14/2019
Market research firms and certified public accountants affiliated with major international companies are present in Tunisia.  These companies can supply limited credit information on a selective basis.  However, it may be difficult to perform due diligence on Tunisian banks, agents, and customers.  Banks will not provide information on business clients without explicit permission from the clients themselves, and then may only provide limited details.  Credit checks and reports are neither standardized nor readily available.

U.S. companies that require due diligence investigations are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy in Tunis and inquire about its International Company Profile (ICP) service.  The ICP service can provide extensive background information about a Tunisian company, including its capital, principals, foreign clients, and market share, but the financial details provided by the company’s bank are usually vague and noncommittal.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.