FIPA-Tunisia 2024. All rights and photo credits reserved Numeryx Tunisia
FIPA-Tunisia 2024. All rights and photo credits reserved Numeryx Tunisia
Located along the sunny coastline of the Tunisian Sahel, the governorate of Sousse extends majestically along a Mediterranean coast of 75 km, bordered by the governorate of Nabeul to the north, Zaghouan and Kairouan to the west, Monastir and Mahdia to the south.
This coastal pearl enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year. With an area of 2,669 km² and a population of 710,111 inhabitants, Sousse presents itself as a destination where the quality of life and economic prosperity meet.
● Home to 488 companies employing more than 10 people, of which 294 are totally exporting companies.
The diversified industrial sector of Sousse demonstrates its major role in key sectors such as automotive components, aeronautics, mechatronics, robotics, automation, textiles, weaving, clothing, digitalization, technical plastics processing. , electronics, the development and transformation of agricultural products, the manufacturing of medical devices, recycling, the development of plastic materials, and renewable energies. This industrial diversification creates an ecosystem favourable to innovation and economic development.
Sousse,located on the beautiful Mediterranean coastline, benefits from a modern infrastructure that drives its economic growth. Extensive road networks include highways, national, regional and local roads, facilitating connectivity and transportation of goods. Agricultural trails enhance support for agricultural activities in the region.
The Sousse region stands out for its strong industrial infrastructure, comprising nine strategically distributed industrial zones. Centres such as Sousse Sidi Abdelhamid I and II, Kalaa Kébira I and II, Enfidha I and II, Bouficha, as well as Kondar, form a diversified industrial sector. These areas provide an environment friendly to business development and cover sectors such as textiles, plastics processing and aeronautics.
Sousse is home to a variety of educational institutions, covering all levels from primary to higher education. This contributes to creating a well-educated and skilled population ready for the job market.
Education is distinguished by the plurality of its institutions:182 establishments for primary education, 69 public secondary schools for the second cycle, and 27 private ones offer basic curricula, along with 19 for the secondary cycle. Higher education, with its 18 institutions, contributes to making the next generation of leaders and professionals.
Healthcare: the region encompasses two university hospitals, seven district hospitals, as well as a network of 100 primary healthcare centres and seven private clinics.
Vocational training: managed by the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training (ATEFP), is provided by 11 public centres and 27 private centres, including 13 training schools. These centres offer diversified programmes and cover sectors such as agriculture and tourism.
Tourism: with 121 hotels, a golf course, marina and 15 thalassotherapy centres, Sousse stands in the first position as the best touristic destination in Tunisia creating an environment favourable to relaxation and exploration.
This convergence of factors makes Sousse an ideal choice for those seeking a good quality of life and promising investment prospects.
Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation – APII
Established in 1972, APII is a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines. It is responsible for implementing government policy relating to the promotion of the industrial sector and innovation. The APII is the main point of contact for investors regarding the legal constitution of companies and the management of financial and fiscal benefits.
APII services
The One Stop Shop, ISO 9001 certified, provides most of the APII services for the company
● The provision of certificates for the submission of investment project declarations
● Carrying out the formalities for the establishment of companies.
● Assisting with the establishment of companies.
Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency – APIA
APIA is a public institution established in 1983, with the principal mission of promoting private investment in agriculture, fishing and associated services.
APIA services
● Granting financial and fiscal benefits established by the Investment Law No. 2016-71 to promoters of agricultural, fishing, and related services projects, as well as projects involving the primary processing of agricultural and fishing products.
● Identifying investment opportunities and project ideas to be promoted by Tunisian and foreign private operators, thereby contributing to the achievement of national objectives assigned to the agricultural sector.
● Assisting promoters in the preparation of their investment files and providing guidance during the implementation phase of their projects.
Agence Foncière Industrielle – AFI
The Industrial property Agency is a public organisation established in 1973 to strengthen the industrial network and contribute to the economic and social development of Tunisia.
AFI services
● The creation and development of industrial areas equipped with the amenities necessary for the implementation of industrial projects.
● The construction of modular industrial premises and their provision to Tunisian and foreign investors.
