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Tunisia: Inheritance

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Last Updated: Aug 01, 2007

Inheritance tax and law

The transfer of real estate property through inheritance is taxed at:

  • 5% between couples,
  • 5% between siblings,
  • 25% between first and second degree relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins),
  • 35% between relatives beyond from the fourth degree and other unrelated individuals.

If the deceased is a non Muslim foreigner, the law of the country of the deceased applies. Inheritors are asked to get a confirmation from their respective embassies stating what the norm is. If the deceased has not left a will and the country of origin requires a will, decision as to how estate is split, is decided at the local authority in which the property is situated.

 

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