Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Tax Avoidance: Evidence from Tunisian Context
This study investigates the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and tax avoidance among publicly listed banks in a developing economy, using evidence from Tunisia. The analysis is based on a sample of nine banks listed on the Tunis Stock Exchange (BVMT) over the period 2012–2018, drawing on data from annual reports and publicly available disclosures. Employing quantitative analysis, the results indicate that banks with lower engagement in economic and environmental responsibility are more likely to engage in tax avoidance practices. In contrast, stronger involvement in social responsibility initiatives is associated with a significantly lower propensity for tax avoidance. These findings suggest that the nature and scope of CSR activities play an important role in shaping banks’ tax-related behaviour and contribute to the broader literature on corporate governance, CSR, and fiscal compliance in emerging markets.
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Article’s history: Received 25th of October, 2025; Revised 27th of November, 2025; Accepted for publication 30th of November, 2025; Available online: 30th of December, 2025. Published as article in Volume I, Issue 2(2), 2025
Salah, A. (2025). Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Tax Avoidance: Evidence from Tunisian Context. Applied Journal of Economics, Law and Governance, Volume I, Issue 2(2), 187-203. https://doi.org/10.57017/ajelg.v1.i2(2).05
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Data Availability Statement: Data available on request. The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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