Rule · BCT · 23 Dec 1987
Banks must apply this circular’s credit standards and match facilities to clients’ real needs. Start-up “olive oil” credit is capped at 15% of crushing forecasts and matures 31 March; dry fodder financing covers 80% of peak stock, repayable within one year; prefinancing of public contracts cannot exceed 10% of new contracts, with at least 10% deducted per statement; administrative receivables advances cannot exceed 80%. Medium-term credit generally lasts up to 7 years, with limits including 70% of project cost and working capital capped at 10%. Lead banks must file post-control documents with the Central Bank of Tunisia within one month for specified thresholds.
CIRCULAR TO BANKS No. 87-47 OF 23 DECEMBER 19871 SUBJECT: Procedures for granting, monitoring and refinancing of credits. TITLE ONE PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Article 1: Short, medium and long-term credits are no longer subject to the formalities of prior authorization and refinancing agreement. Article 2: Banks must comply with the credit granting standards set by this circular.2 They must also ensure that the facilities granted are best suited in form, volume and duration to the real needs of the clientele. Article 2bis: Repealed by circular No. 2007-25 of 19/11/2007 Article 3: The Central Bank of Tunisia monitors the credits granted by banks in accordance with the procedures set out in Title 3.2 1 As amended, supplemented and specified by circulars No. 87-50 of 13/12/87, 88-03 of 21/01/88; 88-06 of 24/02/88; 88-08 of 25/04/88; 88-09 of 12/05/88; 88-24 of 12/09/88; 89-13 of 17/05/89; 91-12 of 24/06/91; 93-01 of 6/01/93; 95-01 of 4/01/95; 95-04 of 04/01/95; 95-14 of 30/05/95, 96-01 of 15/02/96, 96-08 of 2/9/96, 96-09 of 04/09/96, 96-10 of 23/09/96; 96-13 of 11/10/96, 96-15 of 29/11/96, 96-17 of 19/12/96, 97-06 of 10/4/97, 97-10 of 05/08/97, 98-10 of 14/09/98, 99-02 of 26/01/99, 99-06 of 21/04/99, 99-10 of 08/06/99, 99-11 of 02/08/99, 99-17 of 11/11/99, 2000-07 of 09/06/2000, 2002-11 of 04/07/2002, 2002-13 of 28/11/2002, 2003-01 of 03/02-2003, 2003-03 of 28/02/2003, 2003-07 of 18/06/2003, 2003-12 of 15/10/2003, 2004-10 of 31/12/2004, 2005-09 of 14/07/2005, 2005-16 of 21/09/2005, 2005-17 of 30/09/2005, 2006-03 of 09/05/2006, 2006-10 of 15/09/2006, 2007-22 of 09/10/2007, 2007-25 of 19/11/2007, 2008-19 of 19/09/2008, 2003-09 of 11/07/2003, 2009-05 of 09/02/2009 and 2012-17 of 04/10/2012 and notes to banks No. 89-01 of 06/01/1989, 89-05 of 27/01/1989, 90-43 of 16/10/19990, 90-54 of 18/12/1990, 90-55 of 24/12/1990, 91-12 of 01/04/1991, 91-43 of 26/11/1991, 91-44 of 26/11/1991, 92-34 of 14/10/1992, 93-09 of 26//03/1993, 96-04 of 15/02/1996, 97-14 of 18/03/1997, 98-04 of 05/02/1998 and 2008-09 of 19/03/2008. 2 As amended by circular No. 2007-25 of 19/11/2007 TITLE 2 CREDIT GRANTING STANDARDS FOR ENTERPRISES AND PROFESSIONALS2 CHAPTER ONE SHORT-TERM CREDITS Article 4: Seasonal crop credits. These credits are granted to operators in the agricultural and fishing sector to cover part of the expenses to be incurred during a campaign. The amount of the credit is equal to the number of units to be operated (ha, plant, head, boat) multiplied by the unit financing quota. The unit financing quota as well as the maturity of the credit are set for each speculation by the scale of crop credits in Annex I. (New paragraph 4)3: Complementary crop credits may be granted by banks to cereal growers whenever climatic conditions justify additional fertilization and weeding. The campaigns for which complementary crop credits may be granted, the amount of the credit as well as the maturity are set by note to banks4. Article 5: Campaign credits. These facilities are intended to
finance the purchase of agricultural and fishery products for their processing, packaging or disposal as is. The amount of the credit is equal to: - 50% of purchase forecasts for alfa, - 80% of cultivation expenses for the production of seedlings, - one month of purchase forecasts for all other products calculated on the basis of the reference prices in Annex III. These credits mature at the end of the campaigns whose durations are set in Annex II. 3 As added by circular No. 96-01 of 15/02/1996 4 Note to banks 96-04 of 15/02/1996, as amended by notes to banks No. 97-14 of 18/03/1997, No. 98-04 of 05/02/1998, No. 99-04 of 26/01/1999, No. 2001-03 of 01/02/2001, No. 2007-07 of 30/03/2007 and No. 2008-09 of 19/03/2008.
These facilities are granted to olive oil producers to cover manufacturing costs and payment for oils purchased from producers while awaiting the formation of piles by the O.N.H.
The amount of the credit is limited to the financing of quantities of oils equivalent to the storage capacity of the oil mill without exceeding 15% of the crushing forecasts. It is calculated on the basis of the reference prices in Annex III.
The maturity of this credit is set at 31 March of each year.
These credits are granted to cover the cash flow needs of enterprises arising from holding stocks of agricultural products in their natural state, packaged or processed, while awaiting their gradual disposal.
The amount of the credit is equal to:
80% of the value of the peak stock arising from the forecast stock variation statement for canned food, dates, almonds, sea products, olive oils held by collectors and olive pomace oils;
100% of the value of the peak stock of olive oils held by the ONH;
100% of the value of the forecast collection for cereals, pulses and wines.
The calculation of the amount of the credit as well as the valuation of the stock are made on the basis of the reference prices in Annex III.
These credits are granted to professional agricultural structures, agricultural service companies, agricultural development and promotion companies, and farmers and traders in the form of advances on merchandise to finance a stock of dry fodder and bran pellets.
This financing covers 80% of the value of the peak stock of dry fodder and bran pellets arising from the projected stock variation statement and shall be amortized progressively according to the pace of sales and within a period not exceeding one year from the date of release of the credit.
[5] Added by circular No. 2003-09 of 11/.07/03.
This form of financing is intended to finance a stock of raw materials, consumable materials and, where applicable, semi-finished or finished products constituted by industrial enterprises. The amount of the credit must be around three months of consumed needs and take into account other sources of financing, in particular supplier credits.
This financing may also be granted to any beneficiary of an approval letter for holding safety stocks. The amount of the credit shall in this case be equal to the amount stated in the approval letter.
This financing is intended to cover the needs occasioned by the preparation of a merchant stock intended for export or the performance of services abroad.
The amount of the credit is set at:
30% of the projected exports of the year concerned; this quota may, however, be exceeded whenever one-off operations requiring additional needs are involved,
100% of the carry-over stock for olive oils,
100% of the carry-over stock committed to export for wines,
80% of the quantities committed to export for dates,
60 days of projected exports for citrus fruits.
The projections must be justified by previous achievements and/or contracts obtained. Moreover, the calculation of the amounts of prefinancing credits for exports of agricultural and agri-food products is done on the basis of the reference prices set out in Annex III.
This credit is intended to mobilize receivables arising abroad.
The amount of this financing is determined on the basis of export turnover and the payment period granted, provided that the usance of the drawings does not exceed 360 days.6
[6] As amended by circular No. 2009-05 of 09/02/2009
This form of financing is intended to meet the expenses occasioned by the start-up work of contracts concluded with the Administration.
The amount of the credit granted must not exceed 10% of the amount of new contracts, after deduction of advances from the Administration.
Repayment of this credit shall be made by deducting at least 10% from the settlement of each statement of services performed.
This financing is intended to finance receivables arising on the Administration.
The amount of the credit must not exceed 80% of the amount of the duly established receivable.
This financing is intended to mobilize credit sales of products intended to be resold as is or after processing.
The amount of this financing is determined on the basis of credit turnover and the payment period granted, provided that the usance of the drawings does not exceed 3 months.
This form of financing is intended to meet temporary cash needs arising from timing differences between revenue and expenditure flows.
The amount of this credit is generally between 15 days and one month of turnover.
Repealed by circular No. 2007-25 of 19/11/2007
Article 15: Medium-term credits are generally granted for the financing of investments; their duration is set at a maximum of 7 years.
The medium-term investment credit is intended to complete the financing of creation or expansion projects as well as the renewal of equipment in the sectors and under the conditions set out in Article 18 below.
For the determination of the amount of the credit, the banks shall ensure that:
the areas of land and civil engineering correspond to the real needs of the project and their value is in line with the prices practiced by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry in comparable zones,
the choice of equipment is made on the basis of compared offers,
transport equipment is limited to the requirements of the operation of the enterprise,
the level of approach and miscellaneous expenses is in line with the size of the project, its location and the timeframes for its completion. These approach expenses consist essentially of taxes and customs duties, interim interest, preliminary establishment expenses, pre-start-up operating expenses, training, assembly, engineering, insurance, license and know-how,
the contributions in kind taken into consideration correspond only to the part essential for the completion of the project.
a) the quotas set in the financing plan approved by the committees for the granting of advantages, for investments in the agricultural and fishing, industrial, tourism and services sectors,
b) 70% of the project cost, including working capital, for investments in the above-mentioned sectors that have not benefited from a decision granting advantages, namely investments:
agricultural and fishing covered by Annex IV attached hereto,
in the manufacturing industry,
for upgrading,
in the mining sector,
energy saving and the use of new energies,
environmental protection, and
in the tourism sector and in the other service activities as fixed by Decree No. 94-492 of 28 February 1994 fixing the lists of activities falling within the sectors provided for by Articles 1, 2, 3 and 27 of the Investment Incentives Code.
The working capital must not exceed 10% of the amount of the investment.
[7] As amended by Circular 96-13 of 11/10/1996
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This credit is intended to finance the purchase of a controlling block or of assets of a public enterprise within the framework of the privatization program and is granted directly to the purchasers.
The credit, the amount of which must not exceed 70% of the cost of the operation, must be repaid from the purchasers' own income and not by the privatized enterprise.
These credits are intended:
for the consolidation of short-term credits in order to restore the balance of the financial structure in accordance with the provisions of Article 18 above.
for the restructuring of the production apparatus, in particular by acquiring new technologies so as to improve productivity, quality and competitiveness.
to facilitate the takeover and revival of enterprises in difficulty.
This facility is intended to finance receivables arising abroad whose settlement periods are greater than one year and which result from export operations authorized within the framework of Circular No. 86-12 of 5 May 1986 relating to the financial settlement of exports and the repatriation of their proceeds.
The amount of the credit must generally correspond to the integrated portion of the exported product. However, this amount may be increased by the bank where this proves necessary for the completion of the export operation.
This form of facility is intended to finance the production of seedlings by nursery growers.
This credit, the amount of which is set at 80% of the production cost of the seedlings to be produced, is granted for a maximum duration of two years.
This facility is intended to finance the multiplication of potato seeds and covers 80% of the cultivation costs relating to the four phases of seed multiplication, each spanning one year, including 6 months of multiplication and 6 months of conservation.
The credit, the duration of which is set at 4 years, must be released in 8 tranches, namely on 1 January and 30 June of each year, and its repayment shall be made in a single installment at the end of the production cycle.
These credits may be granted to any enterprise approved for the marketing of new agricultural equipment.
The credit line is set according to the volume of credit sales and the settlement period granted to agricultural operators.
The quota is limited to 80% of the forecasts of credit sales to agricultural operators.
The beneficiaries of these credits must pass on to agricultural operators the rate and duration conditions applied to them by the banks.
These credits are intended to finance the expenses for the repair and overhaul of agricultural and fishing equipment such as tractors, combine harvesters, straw presses, fishing gear, hulls, etc.
The expenses eligible for this form of facility are capped at 50% of the value of new equipment at the time of its repair.
The quota of the credit, the duration of which must not exceed 3 years, is limited to 70% of the cost of the repairs.
This facility is intended to finance the acquisition and rearing of breed heifers born in Tunisia and covers 80% of the cost of acquiring the heifer and the rearing expenses.
The credit, the duration of which is set at 27 months, must be released in accordance with the scale appearing in Annex IV bis attached hereto and repaid in a single installment.
[7] Thus added by Circular 96-13 of 11/10/1996
[8] Thus amended by Circular No. 88-24 of 12/09/1988
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[9] Thus added by Circular No. 96-09 of 04/09/1996 10 Thus amended by Circular No. 89-13 of 17/05/1989
[10] 11 Thus added by Circular No. 91-12 of 24/06/1991 amended by
[11] Circular No. 95-04 of 11/01/1995 and No. 99-02 of 26/01/1999
These facilities are intended to finance the credit sale of capital goods or services to investors.
However, for solar water heaters and pumping wind turbines, the final purchaser may be any natural or legal person.
The amount of the credit is set according to the volume of credit sales and the settlement period granted to final purchasers.
The credit quota is limited to 80% of the amount of credit sales.
For solar water heaters and pumping wind turbines, this quota is increased to 90% of the total amount of the equipment and installation costs.
The beneficiaries of these credits must pass on to final purchasers the rate and duration conditions applied to them by the banks.
The list of goods or services eligible for financing is set out in Annex V.
These credits are intended to finance the acquisition of new vehicles for use as taxis, for hire or as driving school vehicles.
They may also finance the acquisition by agricultural operators of new motorized vehicles.
The amount of the credit is limited to 80% of the acquisition price of the vehicle, all other costs excluded.
The duration of the credit must be compatible with the service life of the vehicle without exceeding 5 years.
These credits are intended to finance the acquisition of new vehicles for rural public transport by persons authorized by the competent authorities to carry out this activity.
The amount of the credit is limited to 80% of the purchase price of the vehicle, all other costs excluded.
The duration of the credit must be compatible with the service life of the vehicle without exceeding 7 years.
These credits are intended to finance projects of small businesses and small trades whose cost does not exceed 100.000 dinars, including working capital, and benefiting from the provisions of the agreements concluded between the State and the banks relating to the granting and management of the aid granted from the National Fund for the Promotion of Crafts and Small Trades (FONAPRA).
The list of activities eligible for this form of assistance is set out in Annex VI.
The credits may finance up to a maximum of 60% of the investment cost, including working capital. The remainder is provided by equity, which includes the FONAPRA allocation and the personal cash contribution, which must represent:
x for projects involving an investment of less than or equal to 10 thousand dinars: at least 10% of equity;
x for projects involving an investment of more than 10 thousand dinars and less than or equal to 50 thousand dinars:
at least 10% of equity for the investment tranche equal to 10 thousand dinars;
at least 20% of equity for the investment tranche exceeding 10 thousand dinars and less than or equal to 50 thousand dinars.
x for projects involving an investment of more than 50 thousand dinars:
at least 10% of equity for the investment tranche equal to 10 thousand dinars;
at least 20% of equity for the investment tranche exceeding 10 thousand dinars and less than or equal to 50 thousand dinars;
at least 40% of equity for the investment tranche exceeding 50 thousand dinars and less than or equal to 100 thousand dinars.
Promoters belonging to needy families registered in the national poverty register or to categories with specific needs and who cannot provide proof of the personal cash contribution required to finance their projects benefit from a repayable allocation representing 100% of equity.
The amortization schedules for these credits must provide for the payment, annually or more frequently, of amounts in respect of principal and interest calculated according to the constant annuity formula; the interest rate being the rate equivalent to the repayment period adopted.
The first installment must fall due no earlier than three months and no later than one year after the date on which the project enters operation.
[12] Thus added by circular No. 99-17 of 11/11/1999 13 Thus amended by circular No. 2008-19 of 19/09/2008
Article 26 bis 14: Upon the first release of the National Fund for the Promotion of Crafts and Small Trades assistance, the banks are required to communicate to the Central Bank of Tunisia the amortization schedules of said assistance as well as an information sheet conforming to the model set out in Annex VI bis attached hereto.
Article 27: Medium-term credit financing professional equipment.
This form of assistance is intended to finance the opening or expansion of medical, veterinary or radiology practices, pharmacies, medical analysis laboratories and accounting firms, statutory auditors, or also consulting or engineering firms.
This credit finances 60% of the investment cost, excluding goodwill and working capital. This amount is increased to 70% for credits financing investments in decentralized areas within the meaning of Decree No. 87-1287 of 17 November 1987.
Article 28: Medium-term credits financing constructions for industrial and commercial use.
These credits are intended to finance investments carried out in the context of construction for industrial and commercial use and relating to the following operations:
1°) Civil engineering and development works relating to extensions of business projects in the manufacturing industries sector, subject to the dual condition:
that these works correspond to the real premises needs of the business; and
that previous financing schemes did not provide for financing in respect of civil engineering and development.
2°) The construction of warehouses and storage areas by businesses in the mining, energy and manufacturing industries sectors.
These constructions must meet the specific needs of the businesses concerned and be justified by changes in the volume of activity or by the need to move closer to supply and marketing centers.
3°) The construction of warehouses and storage areas by companies in the commercial sector, by collection and marketing offices, by production, services and storage cooperatives or by any other authorized body.
The warehouses to be built must be intended for the storage of basic food products or products eligible for financing by approval letter.
[14] Thus added by circular 95-01 of 04/01/1995.
4°) The construction of warehouses and storage areas for the distribution trade of strategic products.
The amount of the credits referred to in this article is exempted within the limit of 60% of the expenses to be incurred; this rate is increased to 70% for investments made in decentralized zones within the meaning of the aforementioned decree.
Article 29: Medium-term credits financing investments in the distribution trade.
This form of facility is intended to finance investments in the distribution trade made within the framework of the creation, development and extension of multi-department stores or commercial enterprises with multiple points of sale.
This credit may finance up to a maximum of 60% of the cost of investments, excluding goodwill and working capital. This proportion is increased to 70% for credits financing investments in decentralized zones within the meaning of the aforementioned decree.
Thus repealed by circular No. 2007-25 of 19-11-2007
Article 31 (new)7: These credits, with a duration of more than 7 years and less than or equal to 15 years, are granted by deposit banks within the limit of 3% of the volume of their demand deposits, time deposits, special savings accounts and in the form of deposit certificates. The amount of these credits must not exceed the financing proportions set in Article 18 of this circular.
Long-term credits granted within the framework of savings plans promoted by banks are not taken into consideration in calculating the 3% limit referred to in the first paragraph above.
Article 32 (new)2: These credits are intended:
to finance investments in the sectors of agriculture and fishing, industry, tourism and other services as fixed by Decree No. 94/492 of 28 February 1994, whose useful life exceeds 7 years and whose profitability requires a repayment period of more than 7 years; and
to restore the balance of the financial structure of enterprises in these same sectors.
An indicative list of operations likely to be financed by long-term agricultural credits is given in Annex VII attached hereto.
[7] Thus amended by circular No. 96-13 of 11/10/1996
Article 33 (new)2: These credits may also be granted to any enterprise marketing new wholesale agricultural equipment. In this case, the beneficiary enterprise must pass on all the credit conditions to the purchasers.
Thus repealed by circular No. 2007-25 of 19/11/2007
Article 33 (ter)15: Long-term credits financing the construction, extension and development of university residences.
These credits are intended to complete the financing of projects for the creation, extension or development of university residences.
The credit proportion is limited to 50% of the project cost.
Article 34: Banks may reschedule the repayment schedule of medium- and long-term credits to readjust it to the beneficiary's actual repayment capacity. This rescheduling must not bring the total duration of the credit beyond 7 years for medium term and 15 years for long term.
Article 35: Interest is payable in arrears and calculated from the date on which the beneficiary's current account or checking account was credited.
Article 35 bis16: This credit is intended to finance the acquisition, by individuals, of durable consumer goods as well as their development and/or current expenses. The repayment period of this credit may not exceed 3 years, except for credits intended:
for the acquisition of equipment or products falling within the framework of national programs (such as the family PC and the solar water heater) for which the repayment period may be up to 5 years;
for the acquisition of cars for which the repayment period may reach 7 years and the amount of the credit must not exceed 60% of the value of the car to be acquired. This financing proportion could reach 80% for cars with a fiscal horsepower of four horses 18; and
[2] Thus amended by circular No. 2007-25 of 19/11/2007
[15] Thus added by circular No. 2003-07 of 18/06/2003 16 Thus amended by circular No. 2012-17 of 04/10/2012
[18] Thus amended by circular No. 2016-02 of 01/07/2016
Article 35 ter: Credits for housing finance.
These credits are intended to finance the construction or extension of a residential dwelling as well as the acquisition, from a real estate developer, of a dwelling. The financing proportion is limited to 80% of the investment.16
The repayment period of these credits may be up to 25 years.
Housing finance credits with an initial duration of between 10 and 15 years must be backed by resources with a minimum maturity of 10 years.
Housing finance credits with an initial duration of between 15 and 20 years must be backed by resources with a minimum maturity of 15 years.
Housing finance credits with an initial duration of between 20 and 25 years must be backed by resources with a minimum maturity of 20 years.
Housing finance credits with an initial duration of more than 15 years must carry a fixed interest rate.
Banks freely set the conditions of housing finance credits granted within the framework of a housing savings product promoted by them. They must, however, ensure the balance between resources and uses of the product thus promoted.
These loans are intended to finance the university studies of students whose parents' income is greater than four and a half times the guaranteed minimum interprofessional wage.
The maximum amount of the university loan is set at 500 dinars per year of study, excluding interim interest; the study cycle may, where applicable, be extended by a single repeat year.
This competition is repayable over a period of 6 years, including two years of grace, starting from the completion of the study cycle.
[17] Thus amended by circular No. 2014-06 of 10/07/2014
Article 36: The lead banks shall transmit to the Central Bank of Tunisia a file for post-control:
on the occasion of the granting or renewal of credit when the authorizations or short-term outstanding amounts are equal to or greater than 500 thousand dinars for the agriculture and fishing sectors and two million dinars for other sectors,
on the occasion of the granting of any medium-term credit of an amount equal to or greater than 200 thousand dinars for investments in agriculture and fishing and 500 thousand dinars for investments in other sectors, with the exception of medium-term credits provided for by the financing schemes of projects approved by APIA or SCAT or benefiting from a decision of tax advantages,
on the occasion of the granting of any medium-term consolidation credit, as provided for by Article 19 above, and any long-term credit.
These files, which must reach the B.C.T. within a maximum period of one month from the date of granting or renewal of the credit, shall be established in accordance with the models in Annexes VIII and IX and shall include, in addition to the bank distribution, any document allowing assessment of the evolution of the financial and cash situation of the beneficiary as well as the justification of the credit ratings granted.
Furthermore, the lead banks shall communicate to the Central Bank of Tunisia within the same aforementioned one-month period, the bank distribution as well as the latest balance sheet and annexed accounts of companies whose authorizations or outstanding short-term credits, other than agricultural, are between 500 thousand and two million dinars.
The Central Bank of Tunisia may request banks to communicate any file whose credit amount is below the aforementioned thresholds.
Articles 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 are repealed by circular No. 2005-09 of 14 July 2005
Article 45: All prior provisions contrary to this circular or duplicating it are repealed, and in particular circulars No. 76-21 of 4 March 1976 as amended by circulars No. 84-09 of 15 May 1984 and No. 86-26 of 8 September 1986, No. 77-28 of 14 March 1977; No. 80-21 of 4 August 1980 as amended by circular No. 85-12 of 12 April 1985; No. 80-25, No. 80-26 and No. 80-27 of 21 August 1980; No. 81-13 of 12 June 1981; No. 81-15 and No. 81-16 of 14 August 1981; No. 82-02 of 8 March 1982; No. 83-19 of 9 September 1983; No. 84-18 of 25 June 1984; No. 84-19 of 26 June 1984 as amended by circular No. 85-11 of 12 April 1985; No. 84-29 of 4 December 1984 as supplemented by circular No. 87-27 of 12 August 1987, No. 84-27 of 12 November 1984 as supplemented by subsequent texts; No. 85-23 of 24 May 1985; No. 86-51 of 19 December 1986 as amended by circular No. 87-38 of 23 September 1987 and No. 87-15 of 13 March 1987.
This circular takes effect from its notification.
Speculation Unit
Intervention scale in dinars (1)
Maturity or duration of the campaign
In dry In irrigated a/ Cereal cultivation (2) durum wheat, soft wheat and legumes zone 1 zone 2 Barley zone 1 zone 2 zone 3 Fodder winter summer b/ Sugar beet (3) c/ Arboriculture (3)
[1] --------------------------- (1) This scale constitutes a ceiling. The amount of the credit granted by the bank must be adjusted according to the size of the holding, the expenses to be incurred and the yields achieved during the last campaigns.
[2] Amended by circular No. 88-03 of 21.01.1988, note to banks No. 91-43 of 1.04.1991, note to banks No. 92-34 of 14.10.1992, circular No. 95-14 of 30.05.1995, circular No. 96-08 of 02.09.1996, circular No. 98-10 of 14.09.1998, circular No. 2003-12 of 15-10-2003, circular No. 2006-10 of 15-09-2006, circular No. 2007-22 of 09-10-2007, circular No. 2008-18 of 10-09-2008, circular No. 2012-16 of 27.09.2012, circular No. 2016-05 of 05-10-2016 and circular No. 2018-11 of 06-11-2018
[3] Amended by circulars No. 89-13 of 17.05.1989 and No. 97-06 of 10.04.1997 and No. 2005-16 of 21.09.2005; and by notes to banks No. 90-55 of 24.12.1990, No. 91-12 of 01.04.1991, No. 93-09 of 26.03.1993.
[*] The list of regions classified by zone appears after this scale.
Speculation Unit
Intervention scale in dinars (1)
Maturity or duration of the
Dry Irrigated campaign d/ Market Garden Crops (5)
[3] Amended by circulars No. 89-13 of 17 May 1989, No. 97-06 of 10 April 1997 and No. 99-10 of 8 June 1999 and notes to banks No. 90-55 of 24.12.90, No. 91-12 of 1.04.91, 93-09 of 26.03.93.
[4] As amended by note to banks No. 90-43 of 16.10.90.
[5] As amended by circular No. 2005-16 of 21.09.2005.
[6] As amended by circular No. 2009-19 of 23.09.2009.
| Speculation | Unit | Intervention scale in dinars* | Due date or duration of the campaign |
|---|---|---|---|
| h/ Fattening (5) * Bull fattening - purchase of young bulls - feed for young bulls * Camelid fattening - purchase of camelids - feed for camelids | head | 580 310 280 180 | 6 months 6 months 9 months 9 months |
| i/ Purchase of feed for dairy cows, suckling ewes and camelids(6) * dairy cow feed * suckling ewe feed * camelid feed . 1st tranche (September) . 2nd tranche (December) | head head head head | 96 27 120 64 | 3 months 6 months July July |
| Speculation | Production capacity of the project | Intervention scale in Thousands of dinars | Due date in months |
|---|---|---|---|
| j- Aquaculture (7) * Tilapia farming - purchase of fry - farming and insurance costs * Sea bass and sea bream hatchery with pre-growing unit . 10 g fry . 2 g fry - farming and insurance costs | 100 tonnes 5 million fry 7 million fry | 35 95 850 | 8 8 8 |
| k- Poultry farming (8) * Broiler chicken farming - purchase of chicks - farming costs * Laying hen farming - purchase of chicks - farming costs * Meat turkey farming - purchase of chicks - farming costs | 5,000 Hens 10,000 Hens 5,000 Turkeys | 2,1 7,1 5 ,5 78,5 6,3 34,2 | 3 12 4 |
[*] This scale constitutes a ceiling. The amount of credit granted must be modulated according to the expenses to be incurred and the yields achieved.
[5] Amended by circular No. 2000-07 of 09 June 2000 and circular No. 2002-13 of 28.11 2002.
[6] Added by circular to banks No. 95-14 of 30.05.95 and amended by circular No. 99-02 of 26 January 1999 and circular No. 2002-11 of 4.7.2002.
[7] (7)Added by circular to banks No. 2004-10 of 31/12/2004.
[8] (8)Added by circular to banks No. 2006-03 of09/05/2006
| ZONE I | ZONE II | ZONE III |
|---|---|---|
| I- DURUM WHEAT, SOFT WHEAT & LEGUMES | ||
| 1-BEJA | ||
| Béjà | The rest of the governorate | |
| Teboursouk | ||
| Nefza | ||
| Amdoun | ||
| Testour | ||
| 2-BIZERTE | ||
| The entire governorate | None | |
| 3-JENDOUBA | ||
| Jendouba | Jendouba Sud | |
| Bou Salem | Ghardimaou | |
| Fernana | Oued Melliz | |
| Tabarka | ||
| Ain Draham | ||
| 4-KAIROUAN | ||
| None | Kairouan Plaine | |
| Sbikha | ||
| Oueslatia | ||
| Sidi Ali B. Nasrallah | ||
| Chebika | ||
| Haffouz | ||
| Abida | ||
| 5-KASSERINE | ||
| None | Thala | |
| Sbiba | ||
| Jedliane | ||
| Foussana | ||
| 6-LE KEF | ||
| Le Kef Nord | The rest of the governorate | |
| Zaafrana | ||
| Nebeur | ||
| Touiref |
[*] --------------------------- * Amended by Circular No. 96-10 of 23 September 1996.
CIRCULAR NO. 87-47 OF 23 DECEMBER 1987 ANNEX I (CONTINUED) - PAGE 2
| ZONE I | ZONE II | ZONE III |
|---|---|---|
| 7-NABEUL None | The entire governorate | |
| 8-SILIANA Krib Bourouis Bargou | The rest of the governorate | |
| 9-SOUSSE None | Enfidha | |
| 10-TUNIS None | The entire governorate | |
| 11-ARIANA Sidi Thabet Cebalet B. Ammar Kalaat Laandalous Tebourba Djedaida | The rest of the governorate | |
| 12-BEN AROUS None | The entire governorate | |
| 13-ZAGHOUAN None | The entire governorate |
| 1-KAIROUAN Kairouan Plain Sbikha Oueslatia Sidi Ali Ben Nasrallah Chebika Abida | Hajeb Sidi Amor Haffouz Cherarda Ala |
|---|
| ZONE I | ZONE II | ZONE III |
|---|---|---|
| 2-KASSERINE Foussana Jedliane Thala Sbiba | Sbeitla Kasserine | The rest of the governorate |
| 3-MAHDIA None | El Djem Ouled Chamekh | The rest of the governorate |
| 4-MONASTIR None | None | The entire governorate |
| 5-SFAX None | None | The entire governorate |
| 6-SIDI BOUZID None | None | The entire governorate |
| 7-SOUSSE Enfidha | None | The rest of the governorate |
| PRODUCTS | CAMPAIGN PERIOD | MATURITY OF THE CAMPAIGN CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Agricultural products | ||
| . Fresh tomatoes (for tomato concentrate). | July - September | 30 September |
| . Peppers (for harissa) | September - December | 31 December |
| . Almonds | August - December | 31 December |
| . Dates | October - December | 31 December |
| . Olive oil | November - March | 31 March |
| . Olive pomace oils | December - May | 31 May |
| . Cotton (1) | November - December | 31 December |
| . Sugar beet (1) | July - September | 30 September |
| 2) Sea products | ||
| . Clams | October - May | 31 May |
| . Clams | October - May | 31 May |
| . Shrimp | June - 15 August then 15 September - December | 31 December |
| . Octopus, cuttlefish and squid | November - April | 30 April |
| . Tuna | April - August | 31 August |
[1] Supplemented by note to banks No. 90-54 of 18.12. 90.
| PRODUCTS | REFERENCE PRICE FOR THE CALCULATION OF CREDITS | BODIES OR TEXTS SETTING PRICES |
|---|---|---|
| . Fresh tomatoes: Campaign credit | Transfer price (set by the MEN) | Circular of the B.C.T. |
| . Dates * Campaign credit | Production price (set by the M.E.N) | Circular of the B.C.T |
| * ASM and export prefinancing | Production price increased by approach costs | Circular of the B.C.T |
| . Citrus fruits: Export Pref. | Average advance | Circular of the B.C.T |
| . Olive oil | Average advance | Circular of the B.C.T |
| * Advance/Goods | (set by the CIM) | |
| * Start-up credit | Average advance | |
| * Export prefinancing | Average advance | |
| . Olive pomace oil: advances/goods | Sale price of oils, acid or neutral | Decree organizing the olive campaign |
| . Local cereals (2) | Downstream commission | |
| * Advances/goods | Downstream price | |
| * Financing carry-over stock | Downstream price | |
| . Wine * Export prefinancing | Average export price | National Vine Office |
| *Advances/goods | Advance for the campaign | National Vine Office |
[1] For products not appearing in this table, prices are free.
[2] For the calculation of the credit financing the carry-over stock of cereals, account must be taken of the downstream prices of the previous campaign.
[*] Replaced by note to banks No. 89-01 of 6 January 1989.
a) Acquisition of new agricultural equipment:
Tractors for agricultural work
Harvesting equipment, in particular combine harvesters and binders
Spreading, sowing, fertilizing and crop protection equipment.
Soil working implements, in particular ploughs, polydisc cover crops, etc.
Specialized equipment for harvesting, gathering and conditioning of fodder and fodder seeds.
Transport equipment with animal or mechanical traction (trailer, mobile tank, etc.).
Soil working implements
Greenhouses
b) Acquisition of breeding stock:
Purchase of cattle: purebred pregnant heifers imported or born and raised in Tunisia, crossbred pregnant heifers, local pregnant heifers from artificial insemination or from an approved bull, bulls.
Purchase of sheep.
Purchase of bee colonies.
c) Acquisition of specialized livestock equipment:
Dairy equipment
Equipment for sheepfold
Hives and beekeeping equipment.
d) Construction of livestock buildings.
[1] -------------------------- (1) Supplemented by Article 2 of Circular No. 89-13 of 17.5.89 and amended by note to banks No. 91-44 of 26.11.91.
e) Creation, equipping and development of water points:
Drilling and major repairs of existing water points.
Cisterns
Hydraulic equipment, in particular: motor-pump unit, electric-pump unit, pumping station.
f) Acquisition of fishing equipment
Engines
Generator sets
Navigation and detection equipment
On-board refrigeration equipment.
Complete hydraulic or mechanical equipment for spinning or hauling fishing gear.
Other fishing equipment.
g) Crop protection
Greenhouses
Green windbreaks other than for tree plantations.
This list is not exhaustive and may be revised or supplemented whenever necessary.
| UNIT | BANK INTERVENTION SCALE (IN DINARS) | CREDIT DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| - Acquisition of the heifer | head | 240 | 27 months |
| - Feeding | head | 1100 | |
| *1st tranche | 550 | 27 months | |
| *2nd tranche (from the 15th month) | 550 | 12 months |
[•] -------------------------------------------- • Amended by Circular No. 99-02 of 26 January 1999.
| Activity | Production capacity of the project | Intervention scale in thousands of dinars* | Maturity in months |
|---|---|---|---|
| - Sea bass and sea bream farming in cages | 400 tonnes | ||
| . purchase of fry | 530 | 18 | |
| . farming and insurance costs | 1670 | 18 | |
| - first tranche | 500 | 18 | |
| - second tranche | 1170 | 12 | |
| - Shellfish farming | |||
| * Mussel and oyster | |||
| - mussel | 10 tonnes | ||
| - oyster | 90 tonnes | ||
| . purchase of fry | 7 | 18 | |
| . farming and insurance costs | 27 | 18 | |
| - first tranche | 8 | 18 | |
| - second tranche | 9 | 19 | |
| * Clam | 100 tonnes | ||
| . purchase of fry | 70 | 24 | |
| . farming and insurance costs | 70 | 24 | |
| - first tranche | 21 | 24 | |
| - second tranche | 49 | 12 | |
| - Crustacean farming (Royal Shrimp) | 150 tonnes | ||
| . purchase of fry | 190 | 13 | |
| . farming and insurance costs | 370 | 13 | |
| - first tranche | 110 | 13 | |
| - second tranche | 260 | 7 |
[*] This scale constitutes a ceiling and must be modulated according to the expenses to be undertaken and the yields achieved.
[**] Added by circular to banks No. 2004-10 of 31 December 2004 and amended by circular to banks No. 2015-10 of 03 June 2015 (published in Arabic only).
| ELIGIBLE SECTORS AND BRANCHES | |
|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, CERAMICS AND GLASS INDUSTRIES - Construction materials industries . Reinforced pipes . Fixed prefabrication installations - Ceramics industries . Sanitary articles . Tableware - Glass industries . Glassware . Bottle manufacturing | MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES . Pipes for pipelines . Metal framework . Boilermaking . Scaffolding . Metal furniture . Turbines, motors, alternators . Pumps and compressors . Electrical equipment for installation and measurement . Refrigeration and packaging equipment . Heating appliances . Household articles . Industrial electronic equipment . Telecommunication devices . Measuring and weighing devices . Shipbuilding . Basketwork, plumbing fittings |
| MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIES - Wood and furniture . Building joinery . Furniture and cabinetmaking - Plastics . Tubes and pipes . Filters for greenhouses . Sanitary ware . Structural components (insulation, joinery, partitions). . bins, handling crates, containers, tanks and cisterns CLOTHING AND LEATHER INDUSTRIES . Linen: curtains, tablecloths, napkins, sheets, blankets and terry fabrics . Carpets, wall and floor coverings . Coated fabrics | . Fire-fighting equipment . Handling and lifting equipment . Civil engineering, mining and quarrying equipment . Railway transport equipment . Buses and coaches . Trucks . Machine tools . Molds . Vans . Dumpsters and trailers . Tractors . Equipment for agriculture, horticulture and livestock farming . Leisure articles . Solar water heaters . Pumping wind turbines |
This list is not exhaustive and could be supplemented by other products whenever deemed useful.
(DECREE NO. 94-492 OF 28 FEBRUARY 1994 SETTING THE LISTS OF ACTIVITIES FALLING UNDER THE SECTORS PROVIDED FOR BY ARTICLES 1, 2, 3 AND 27 OF THE INVESTMENT INCENTIVES CODE)
| 10101 | HAND WEAVING |
|---|---|
| 10102 | WOOL SPINNING |
| 10103 | TRADITIONAL DYEING |
| 10201 | MANUFACTURE OF CHECHIA |
|---|---|
| 10202 | MAKING OF TRADITIONAL GARMENTS |
| 10203 | KNITTING |
| 10204 | LACE MAKING |
| 10205 | EMBROIDERY |
| 10206 | PASSEMENTERIE |
| 10301 | MANUFACTURE OF SADDLES |
|---|---|
| 10302 | TRADITIONAL LEATHER GOODS |
| 10303 | BOOKBINDING |
| 10304 | LEATHER EMBROIDERY |
| 10305 | MANUFACTURE OF BALGHA AND TRADITIONAL-TYPE SHOES |
| 10306 | TRADITIONAL TANNING |
| 10401 | TRADITIONAL JOINERY |
|---|---|
| 10402 | WOOD SIZING |
| 10403 | WOOD SCULPTURE |
| 10404 | TRADITIONAL WOODTURNER |
| 10405 | OPENWORK ON WOOD |
| 10501 | WEAVING ON ANY SUPPORT |
|---|---|
| 10502 | MANUFACTURE OF WICKER ARTICLES |
| 10503 | MANUFACTURE OF CORK ARTICLES |
| 10504 | MANUFACTURE OF RATTAN ARTICLES |
| 10505 | MANUFACTURE OF FINE FIBER ARTICLES |
[13] As amended by circular to banks No. 2008-19 of 19/09/2008.
| 10601 | MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES IN VARIOUS METALS CHISELED, REPOUSSÉ, ENGRAVED, OPENWORKED OR ENAMELLED |
|---|---|
| 10602 | DAMASCENING |
| 10603 | ARTISTIC IRONWORK |
| 10604 | ARTISTIC ARMORER |
| 10605 | JEWELRY MANUFACTURE |
| 10606 | MANUFACTURE OF SILVER ARTICLES |
| 10607 | ARTISANAL METAL TURNING |
| 10701 | ARTISANAL POTTERY |
|---|---|
| 10702 | CERAMICS |
| 10703 | MANUFACTURE OF STONE TRINKETS |
| 10704 | OF PLASTER TRINKETS |
| 10707 | MOSAIC |
| 10708 | MANUFACTURE OF MARBLE TRINKETS |
| 10709 | MARBLE CUTTING AND SCULPTURE |
| 10801 | MANUAL GLASS |
|---|---|
| 10802 | BLOWN GLASS |
| 10803 | GLASS SCULPTURE |
| 10804 | GLASS CUTTING |
| 10901 | MANUFACTURE OF PAPER BIBELOTS |
|---|
| 11001 | PAINTING AND DECORATION ON ANY SURFACE |
|---|---|
| 11002 | MANUFACTURE OF TRADITIONAL TOKENS |
| 11003 | MANUFACTURE OF TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS |
| 11004 | CALLIGRAPHY |
| 11005 | MANUFACTURE OF CORAL ARTICLES |
| 11006 | STONE SETTING |
| 11007 | MANUFACTURE OF CANDLES |
| 11008 | MANUFACTURE OF SIEVES |
| 11009 | MANUFACTURE OF PERFUMES |
| 11010 | UPHOLSTERY |
| 11011 | MANUFACTURE OF DECORATIVE ARTICLES |
| 11012 | ARTISANAL MANUFACTURE OF TRADITIONAL TOYS AND DOLLS |
| 11013 | MANUFACTURE OF LAMPS |
(ANNEX II OF DECREE NO. 2008/388 OF 11 FEBRUARY 2008 ON THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF NEW PROMOTERS, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES, SMALL ENTERPRISES AND SMALL TRADES)
| 20101 | PRODUCTION OF MILK BY-PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
| 20102 | EXTRACTION OF VEGETABLE OILS |
| 20103 | MILLING AND PROCESSING OF GRAINS |
| 20104 | MILLING OF SPICES AND DRIED FRUITS |
| 20105 | MILLING AND ROASTING OF COFFEE |
| 20106 | BAKERY |
| 20107 | MANUFACTURE OF PASTRY, CONFECTIONERY, BISCUITS AND CHOCOLATE |
| 20108 | PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF FRUITS |
| 20109 | MANUFACTURE OF SWEETENED AND ICED DRINKS AND FRUIT JUICES |
| 20110 | PRODUCTION OF FOOD FLAVOURINGS |
| 20111 | PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF MEAT AND FISH |
| 20112 | MANUFACTURE OF ICE |
| 20113 | MANUFACTURE OF CONFECTIONERY |
| 20114 | MANUFACTURE OF ICE CREAM CONES |
| 20201 | MANUFACTURE OF ROOF FRAMES FOR BUILDINGS |
|---|---|
| 20202 | PROCESSING OF NATURAL MARBLE AND PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF ARTIFICIAL MARBLE |
| 20203 | MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING OF PLASTER |
| 20204 | MANUFACTURE OF LIME |
| 20205 | MANUFACTURE OF CEMENT DERIVATIVES |
| 20206 | MANUFACTURE OF TILES |
| 20207 | OPERATION OF STONE AND SAND QUARRIES |
| 20208 | MANUFACTURE OF MISCELLANEOUS CLAY PRODUCTS AND ARTICLES |
| 20209 | MANUFACTURE OF PAVING STONES, ROOF TILES, BRICKS AND DERIVATIVES |
| 20210 | DECORATION OF GLASS AND GLASS UTENSILS |
| 20211 | DECORATION OF EARTHENWARE TILES |
| 20212 | SHAPING OF FLAT GLASS AND GLAZING |
| 20301 | CARPENTRY OF ALL KINDS EXCLUDING TRADITIONAL CARPENTRY |
|---|---|
| 20302 | PRODUCTION OF FURNITURE IN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIALS |
| 20303 | PRODUCTION OF FISHING FLOATS |
| 20304 | PRODUCTION OF BOATS AND BOAT PARTS |
| 20305 | MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES AND BROOMS |
| 20306 | CARTWRIGHTS (MANUFACTURE OF CARTS) |
| 20307 | MANUFACTURE OF FISHING NETS |
| 20308 | MANUFACTURE OF ROPES |
| 20309 | MANUFACTURE OF WOODEN TOYS |
| 20401 | WEAVING EXCLUDING MANUAL SPINNING |
|---|---|
| 20402 | WEAVING OF COTTON AND COTTON BLENDS EXCLUDING MANUAL WEAVING |
| 20403 | WEAVING OF WOOL AND WOOL BLENDS EXCLUDING MANUAL WEAVING |
| 20404 | MANUFACTURE OF BLANKETS AND WOOL ARTICLES |
| 20405 | MANUFACTURE OF GARMENTS AND READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING |
| 20406 | MANUFACTURE OF UNDERWEAR |
| 20407 | MANUFACTURE OF SOCKS AND SIMILAR ITEMS |
| 20408 | MANUFACTURE OF WORK CLOTHING |
| 20409 | MANUFACTURE OF EDGINGS AND BRAIDS |
| 20410 | MECHANICAL EMBROIDERY AND LACE-MAKING |
| 20411 | MANUFACTURE OF CURTAINS |
| 20412 | MANUFACTURE OF HABERDASHERY ARTICLES |
| 20501 | COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND PACKAGING OF RAW HIDES |
|---|---|
| 20502 | TANNING OF LEATHER AND FELLMONGERY, EXCLUDING TRADITIONAL TANNING |
| 20503 | MANUFACTURE OF FOOTWEAR AND FOOTWEAR ARTICLES, EXCLUDING TRADITIONAL ARTICLES |
| 20504 | MANUFACTURE OF FOOTWEAR PARTS |
| 20505 | MANUFACTURE OF LEATHER GOODS |
| 20506 | REPAIR OF FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER GOODS |
| 20601 | METAL CONSTRUCTION |
|---|---|
| 20602 | ALUMINIUM, IRON AND SIMILAR JOINERY |
| 20603 | PRODUCTION OF SPARE PARTS |
| 20604 | PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT |
| 20605 | PRODUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT |
| 20606 | PRODUCTION OF TRAILERS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE AND CASKS |
| 20607 | PRODUCTION OF METAL FURNITURE |
| 20608 | PRODUCTION OF METAL UTENSILS FOR DOMESTIC USE |
| 20609 | ASSEMBLY OF BICYCLES |
| 20610 | ASSEMBLY OF WATCHES |
| 20611 | MANUFACTURE OF MOULDS |
| 20612 | MANUFACTURE OF KEYS AND LOCKS |
| 20613 | MANUFACTURE OF ADVERTISING SIGNS |
| 20614 | MANUFACTURE OF LAMPS AND CHANDELIERS |
| 20615 | MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL PARTS |
| 20616 | MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRONIC PARTS |
| 20617 | TREATMENT OF METAL SURFACES INCLUDING ELECTROPLATING |
| 20618 | CUSTOM MANUFACTURE OF MODELS AND SPARE PARTS |
| 20619 | SANDING, TURNING AND MILLING AND FITTING (GENERAL MECHANICS) |
| 20620 | MANUFACTURE OF METAL ARTICLES FOR OFFICE USE |
| 20621 | MANUFACTURE OF WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS |
| 20622 | MAKING OF MINERALOGICAL PLATES |
| 20623 | BLACKSMITH |
| 20701 | PROCESSING OF PAPER AND CARDBOARD |
|---|---|
| 20702 | MANUFACTURE OF NOTEBOOKS AND REGISTERS |
| 20703 | PRINTING ON PAPER |
| 20704 | PRINTING ON FABRIC |
| 20705 | PRINTING ON METALS AND VARIOUS MEDIA |
| 20706 | BOOKBINDING |
| 20801 | DISTILLATION OF WATER FOR BATTERY USE |
|---|---|
| 20802 | MANUFACTURE OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS |
| 20803 | DISTILLATION OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS |
| 20804 | MANUFACTURE OF SOAP, DISINFECTION, CLEANING AND POLISHING PRODUCTS |
| 20805 | PROCESSING OF WAX AND MANUFACTURE OF WAX ARTICLES |
| 20806 | MANUFACTURE OF PAINTS |
| 20901 | PROCESSING OF PLASTIC SHEETS |
|---|---|
| 20902 | MANUFACTURE OF PLASTIC FRAMES, DOORS AND WINDOWS |
| 20903 | PROCESSING OF PLASTIC FILM |
| 21001 | OPERATION OF BATHS AND SHOWERS |
|---|
| 21101 | UPHOLSTERY OF ALL KINDS |
|---|---|
| 21102 | MANUFACTURE OF PADDING AND MATTRESSES |
| 21103 | MATTRESS-MAKING ACTIVITY |
| 21104 | DYEING, CLEANING AND IRONING OF CLOTHING |
| 21105 | CLEANING OF ADMINISTRATIVE, INDUSTRIAL AND HOTEL PREMISES |
| 21106 | FLOOR AND WALL COVERING, FITTING OUT AND DECORATION OF PREMISES |
| 21201 | BUILDING PAINTING |
|---|---|
| 21202 | BUILDING ELECTRICITY |
| 21203 | INSTALLATION OF TILES, MOSAIC AND ROOF TILES |
| 21204 | INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS AND FRAMES |
| 21205 | INSTALLATION OF SUSPENDED CEILINGS |
| 21206 | PLASTER WORK AND INSTALLATION OF PLASTER STRUCTURES |
| 21207 | ROOF WATERPROOFING |
| 21208 | SANITARY PLUMBING |
| 21209 | BUILDING COMPANIES |
| 21210 | WELL DRILLING |
| 21211 | WELL DIGGERS |
| 21301 | AQUARIUM MANUFACTURING |
|---|---|
| 21302 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING |
| 21303 | SPONGE PACKAGING |
| 21304 | CHALK MANUFACTURING |
| 21305 | MODEL MAKING |
| 21306 | SCALE MODEL MANUFACTURING |
| 21307 | ARTIFICIAL FLOWER MANUFACTURING |
| 21308 | PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO REPORTING AND FILM RECORDING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY |
| 21309 | PLAN PRINTING AND REPRODUCTION |
| 21310 | RECOVERY OF USED PARTS (CARTRIDGES FOR LASER PRINTERS AND COMPUTER RIBBON) |
| 21311 | SHEEP WOOL SHEARING |
| 21312 | MANUFACTURING OF TOYS OF ALL KINDS |
| 21313 | MANUFACTURING OF MEDICAL ORTHESES |
| 21401 | REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES FOR DOMESTIC USE |
|---|---|
| 21402 | WELDING OF ALL KINDS |
| 21403 | REPAIR OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ASSEMBLY OF GLASSES |
| 21404 | REPAIR OF WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY |
| 21405 | MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY AND HEATING EQUIPMENT |
| 21406 | REPAIR OF LOCKS AND MANUFACTURING OF KEYS |
| 21407 | MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS |
| 21408 | AUTO MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE |
| 21409 | AUTO BODYWORK AND PAINTING |
| 21410 | RADIATOR REPAIR |
| 21411 | AUTO UPHOLSTERY |
| 21412 | REWINDING AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS |
| 21413 | VULCANIZATION |
| 21414 | REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES |
| 21415 | REPAIR OF BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES |
| 21416 | REPAIR OF WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS |
| 21417 | REPAIR OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS |
| 21418 | INSPECTION OF FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT |
| 21419 | MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF VEHICLES |
| 21420 | RESTORATION OF FURNITURE AND PAINTINGS |
| 21421 | REPAIR OF SEWING AND KNITTING MACHINES |
| 21422 | REPAIR OF MEDICAL DEVICES |
| 21423 | REPAIR OF OFFICE MACHINES |
| 21424 | REPAIR OF PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS |
| 21425 | INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT |
| 21426 | INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT |
| 21427 | REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS |
| 21428 | REPAIR OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY |
| 21429 | REPAIR OF MARITIME VESSELS |
| 21430 | REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND NON-INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT |
| 21431 | RENOVATION AND RECONDITIONING OF INDUSTRIAL AND NON-INDUSTRIAL PARTS AND MATERIALS |
| 21432 | MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT |
| 21433 | MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS |
| 21434 | INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS NETWORKS |
| 21435 | INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PIPELINES |
| 21436 | MAINTENANCE OF SANITATION NETWORKS |
| 21437 | INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER NETWORKS |
21501 COMPUTER-RELATED ACTIVITIES
COMPUTER APPLICATION OFFICES
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
COLOR SELECTION FOR PRINTING SHOPS
21502 MICROFILM ARCHIVING
21503 WASHING AND GREASING WITHOUT FUEL DISTRIBUTION
21504 STUDY AND ENGINEERING OFFICES AND ENGINEERING OFFICES
21505 ARCHITECTURE OFFICES
21506 RESEARCH
21507 WATER SANITATION SERVICES
21508 KINDERGARTENS
21509 SCREENING OF FILMS OF A CULTURAL AND SOCIAL NATURE
21510 VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
21511 PHYSICAL CULTURE HALLS
21512 ORGANIZATION OF CONGRESSES AND EXHIBITIONS
21513 TOPOGRAPHY
21514 CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AMUSEMENT PARKS AND CHILDREN'S RIDES
21515 TRANSLATION AGENCIES
21516 ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT FIRMS
21517 CONSULTING, TAX, LEGAL AND OTHER ADVISORY FIRMS
21518 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL DIAGNOSTICS
21519 DECORATION
21520 STYLING AND MODEL MAKING
21521 ANALYSIS, CONTROL, TESTING AND VERIFICATION OF PRODUCTS
21522 POSTAL SERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES
21523 COMMUNICATION SERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES
21524 PERSONNEL SELECTION AND PLACEMENT CONSULTANCY OFFICE
21525 SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES
21526 OFFICE AUTOMATION AND WORD PROCESSING
21527 GARBAGE COLLECTION AND SORTING
21528 SERVICES RELATING TO FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
21529 PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTINGS
21530 ACTIVITIES OF SERVICES ANCILLARY TO LIVESTOCK FARMING, EXCEPT VETERINARY ACTIVITIES
21531 ACTIVITIES OF SERVICES ANCILLARY TO SILVICULTURE AND FORESTRY OPERATIONS
21532 EXPORT ADVISORY OFFICE
21533 CUSTOMS BROKER
21534 RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT
21535 REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT OF FISHERY PRODUCTS
21536 MEDICAL PRACTICE INCLUDING RADIOLOGY
21537 DENTAL PRACTICE
21538 VETERINARY PRACTICE
21539 PHARMACY
21540 MEDICAL BIOLOGY ANALYSIS LABORATORY
21541 ANIMAL BIOLOGY ANALYSIS LABORATORY
21542 URBAN PLANNING OFFICE
21543 AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY OFFICES
21544 DATABASES AND TELEMATIC SERVICES
21545 STUDIES AND CONSULTANCY IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
21546 RENTAL OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
21547 INFO MANAGEMENT
| 21548 | SERVICE HOSTING |
|---|---|
| 21549 | ASSISTANCE IN CREATING A QUALITY SYSTEM |
| 21550 | MAINTENANCE STUDIES |
| 21551 | CONSULTING FIRMS OPERATING IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD |
| 21552 | MARKETING STUDIES |
| 21553 | PUBLIC INTERNET CENTERS |
| 21554 | ENERGY AUDIT AND EXPERTISE |
| 21555 | TECHNOLOGICAL AUDIT AND EXPERTISE |
| 21556 | TAX SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE FIRMS |
| 21557 | FIRMS PROVIDING ADVICE ON SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTERS |
| 21558 | FIRMS MONITORING AND ASSISTING WITH DEBT RECOVERY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES |
| 21559 | PRODUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE OR DIGITAL CONTENT |
| 21560 | PRODUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH VALUE-ADDED TECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| 21561 | DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE SERVICES BASED ESSENTIALLY ON INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES OR INTENDED FOR THEM |
| 21562 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, IT STUDIES AND ENGINEERING |
| 21563 | QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE CONTROL AND EXPERTISE |
| 21564 | TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND TESTING |
| 21565 | ASSEMBLY OF INDUSTRIAL PLANTS |
| 21566 | REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS |
| 21567 | SERVICES RELATED TO DOCUMENTATION AND DATA STORAGE AND ALL KINDS OF ARCHIVING |
| 21568 | SERVICES AND WORKS RELATED TO SANITATION |
| 21569 | SERVICES AND WORKS RELATED TO COMMUNICATION |
| 21570 | ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |
| 21571 | PRODUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL FERTILIZERS |
| 21572 | SOIL AND WATER ANALYSIS LABORATORIES |
| 21573 | ESSENTIAL AND VEGETABLE OIL EXTRACTS |
| 21574 | CALL CENTER |
| 21575 | DATA ENTRY AND PROCESSING |
| 21576 | ACTIVITIES RELATED TO IT SECURITY |
| 21601 | DENTAL PROSTHESIS |
|---|---|
| 21602 | INFIRMARY |
| 21603 | SPEECH THERAPY |
| 21604 | ORTHOPTICS |
| 21605 | DIETETICS |
| 21606 | MIDWIFE |
| 21607 | HEARING AID |
| 21608 | OPTICS-OPTOMETRY |
| 21609 | PHYSIOTHERAPY |
| 21610 | PSYCHOMETRICS |
I - BANK :................................................................................Code ///.........................................................................................................................................................
| Uses | Amount | Resources | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| - Land............................................... | .................. | - Self-financing................................ | .................. |
| - Civil engineering and development................ | .................. | - Endowment.............................................. | .................. |
| - Equipment....................................... | .................. | . Budgetary.................................. | .................. |
| - Arrangement fees.................................. | .................. | . E.U ........................................... | .................. |
| - Working capital............................. | .................. | - Medium-term credit.......................... | .................. |
| Total: | .................. | Total: | .................. |
[1] put a cross in the corresponding box
[*] Thus added by circular no. 95-01 of 04.01.1995.
SUBJECT: List of operations eligible for long-term agricultural credits.
Cow shed, sheepfold, goat shed, dairy and ancillary buildings
Manure or liquid manure pit, solid silage pit
Buildings for the production of day-old chicks
Chick rearing houses and poultry houses
Building for the production of meat rabbits
Stable
Pigsty
Beekeeping operation buildings
Buildings for agricultural operation
Other buildings intended for the slaughter, processing and preservation of animal products.
Citrus
Date palm
Table or seedless or wine grape
Pistachio
Almond
Olive trees
Various stone fruit trees: (peach, plum, cherry, apricot, walnut, pecan...) and pome fruit trees (pomegranate, fig, apple, pear, medlar...).
Rehabilitation of young plantations.
[1] As amended by circular to banks no. 89-13 of 17/05/89 and by note to banks no. 91-44 of 26.11.91.
Surface wells
Borehole
Spring catchment
Cistern and basin
Creation of irrigated perimeters: preparatory works: (leveling, grading and deep digging (other than for tree plantations) etc...; fixed structures and water distribution network.
Buried irrigation pipe
Runoff and drainage network
Hill lakes
1. Aquaculture
2 . Acquisition of fishing gear and equipment
Tuna boat with purse seine and hydraulic control
Trawlers over 20 meters overall
Mixed trawlers from 15 to 20 meters overall
Lamparos and annexes
Motorized coastal boats under 12 meters in overall length
Motorized coastal boats from 12 to 16 meters in overall length
Motorized diving boats, with diving equipment.
This list is not exhaustive and may be revised or supplemented whenever necessary.
NAME OR COMPANY NAME
///////_/
RISK CODE OR CIN NO.
ƅACTIVITY.......................................................................................................................................................
ƅADDRESS.......................................................................................................................................................
ƅLEGAL FORM.....................................................................................................................................
ƅMANAGER....................................................................................................................................................
CAPITAL........................................................................................................................................................
ƅCAPITAL STRUCTURE........................................................................................................................
| FORM | AMOUNTS (IN THOUSANDS OF DINARS) | MATURITIES |
|---|---|---|
BANK BREAKDOWN : .......................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................................
| YEARS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURNOVER OF WHICH EXPORT |
PAYMENT PERIODS GRANTED TO CUSTOMERS..................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................
PAYMENT PERIODS GRANTED BY SUPPLIERS................................. ...............................................................................................................................................
CURRENT STATUS OF INVENTORIES :
RAW MATERIALS ......................................................
WORK IN PROGRESS ......................................................
FINISHED PRODUCTS ......................................................
[*] Deleted by circular no. 2003-03 of 28 February 2003
(ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL AND CASH SITUATION. CHANGE IN TURNOVER AND FUTURE PROSPECTS. CHANGE IN INVENTORIES AND PURCHASES. JUSTIFICATION OF CREDITS GRANTED).
DATE AND SIGNATURE OF THE BANKER
N.B. Attach :
The last three balance sheets or, failing that, a recent accounting situation.
A cash flow table established over 12 months.
Any other necessary information.
Company name of the Bank :
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
NAME OR COMPANY NAME
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CODE RISQUE OU N°CIN
ƅACTIVITY.......................................................................................................................................................
ƅADDRESS.......................................................................................................................................................
ƅFORME JURIDIQUE.....................................................................................................................................
ƅMANAGER....................................................................................................................................................
CAPITAL................................................................................................................................................
ƅSTRUCTURE DU CAPITAL........................................................................................................................
ƅPROJECT: CREATION-EXTENSION-RENEWAL..................................................................
ƅLOCATION............................................................................................................................................
| FORM | AMOUNTS | MATURITIES |
|---|---|---|
| (IN THOUSANDS OF DINARS) | ||
BANK BREAKDOWN : .......................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
| (IN THOUSANDS OF DINARS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| INVESTMENT | AMOUNT | FINANCING | AMOUNT |
| LAND CIVIL ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT APPROACH AND MISCELLANEOUS COSTS WORKING CAPITAL | - CAPITAL OR CAPITAL INCREASE - SELF-FINANCING - SHAREHOLDERS' CURRENT ACCOUNT TERM CREDIT LEASING CREDITS FOREIGN CREDITS - SHORT-TERM CREDITS |
[*] Deleted by circular no. 2003-03 of 28 February 2003.
| (IN THOUSANDS OF DINARS) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCTS | ||||||||
| - TURNOVER | ||||||||
| - OTHER | ||||||||
| EXPENSES | ||||||||
| - CONSUMED PURCHASES | ||||||||
| - TFSE | ||||||||
| - PERSONNEL EXPENSES | ||||||||
| - INDIRECT TAXES AND DUTIES | ||||||||
| - FINANCIAL OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| - DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES | ||||||||
| - ALLOWANCES TO RESERVES | ||||||||
| - DIRECT TAXES AND DUTIES | ||||||||
| - OTHER | ||||||||
| TOTAL | ||||||||
| NET RESULTS | ||||||||
| NET CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
| CUMULATIVE NET CASH FLOWS |
(FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE COMPANY BEFORE AND AFTER THE REALIZATION OF THE INVESTMENT - OPPORTUNITY OF THE INVESTMENT. PLANNING OF REALIZATION AND RELEASE OF EQUITY FUNDS. RESTRUCTURING PLAN FOR CONSOLIDATION CREDITS ETC.).
DATE AND SIGNATURE OF THE BANKER
N.B. The file must be accompanied by:
the last three balance sheets or, failing that, a recent accounting situation.
any other necessary information and in particular a restructuring plan for consolidation CMTs.
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“Article 45: All prior provisions contrary to this circular or duplicating it are repealed, and in particular circulars No. 76-21 of 4 March 1976...”
“Article 45: ...No. 80-21 of 4 August 1980 as amended by circular No. 85-12 of 12 April 1985...”
“Article 45: ...circulars No. 76-21 of 4 March 1976 as amended by circulars No. 84-09 of 15 May 1984...”
“Article 45: ...No. 84-19 of 26 June 1984 as amended by circular No. 85-11 of 12 April 1985...”
“Article 45: ...No. 84-27 of 12 November 1984 as supplemented by subsequent texts...”
“Article 45: ...No. 84-29 of 4 December 1984 as supplemented by circular No. 87-27 of 12 August 1987...”
“Article 45: ...No. 80-21 of 4 August 1980 as amended by circular No. 85-12 of 12 April 1985...”
“Article 45: ...circulars No. 76-21 of 4 March 1976 as amended by circulars No. 84-09 of 15 May 1984 and No. 86-26 of 8 September 1986...”
“Article 45: ...No. 86-51 of 19 December 1986 as amended by circular No. 87-38 of 23 September 1987...”
“Article 45: ...No. 86-51 of 19 December 1986 as amended by circular No. 87-38 of 23 September 1987...”
“Having regard to Bank Circular No. 87-47 of December 23, 1987 relating to the procedures for granting, monitoring and refinancing of credits, as amended and supplemented by subsequent texts;”
“Having regard to Circular No. 87-47 of December 23, 1987 concerning the procedures for granting, monitoring and refinancing of credits, as amended and supplemented by subsequent texts;”
“Having regard to Central Bank of Tunisia Circular No. 87-47 of December 23, 1987, relating to the terms of granting, control, and refinancing of credits, as amended and supplemented by subsequent texts;”
“Received guarantees (a) Refers to loans granted to customers and staff as provided for in Article 35 ter of Circular No. 87-47 of December 23, 1987 on the procedures for granting, monitoring and refinancing loans.”
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