Offices and commercial premises to rent in Tunisia

A fast-growing startup, a consulting firm, a franchise opening its first outlet: every business needs an address. Renting an office or commercial premises lets you set up quickly, without tying up capital, and follow your company's growth by changing floor space when you need to. On Houni.tn, the property listings portal, compare offices, commercial premises and open-plan floors to rent in every city in Tunisia.

From a high-end floor at Berges du Lac to a shop with a window display in the city centre, by way of offices in the technology parks, the supply is vast and rents vary widely. Here are the pointers for finding the workspace suited to your business and your budget.

Office, shop or coworking: which space for your business?

• The classic office: an open floor or partitioned space in an office building, ideal for service companies, firms and independent professionals who receive clients.
• The commercial unit: a ground floor with a window display, designed for retail, catering or showrooms, where footfall drives turnover.
• Coworking and flexible offices: desks or private offices rented by the month, booming in Tunis, perfect for freelancers and small teams who want a business address without a heavy commitment.

Where to rent an office or a shop in Tunisia?

Charguia 1 and 2: pragmatism near the airport

The Charguia zones remain a safe bet for companies combining offices, workshops and logistics. Rents there are gentler than at the Lac, with direct access to the airport and the main roads of Greater Tunis.

Centre Urbain Nord and Berges du Lac: image and services

The Centre Urbain Nord lines up recent office buildings highly prized by service companies. Berges du Lac 1 and 2 offer the most prestigious address in the country, at the cost of some of the highest rents in Tunis.

El Ghazala technopole and the technology parks

For IT companies and development centres, the El Ghazala technopole in Ariana gathers telecom operators, software publishers and startups in an ecosystem built for innovation. The technology parks of Sousse and Sfax play the same role in the regions, with attractive set-up costs.

How to choose your premises: the criteria that count

Before signing a lease, put every offer under the microscope:

1. Location: visibility and footfall for a shop, accessibility and parking for an office.
2. Floor space and layout: open space or partitioned offices, storeroom and window display for a shop, room to grow.
3. Condition and equipment: air conditioning, fibre optics, a lift, electrical compliance.
4. Rent and charges: rent per square metre compared with the neighbourhood, service charges, security, local taxes.
5. The contract: length of the lease, rent review conditions, authorisation for the business carried out and exit clause.

Note that taking over a going concern or paying key money is common practice in some highly sought-after locations: factor it into your budget. Browse the office and commercial rental listings on Houni, filter by city and floor space, and contact the advertisers directly to arrange your viewings.