--- title: "Formal Order to Perform Obligations in Tunisia: Specific Performance and Legal Notices" description: "Legal guide on forcing a counterparty to perform specific contractual or judicial obligations in Tunisia through official bailiff command and penalty payment." url: https://www.huissierdejustice.tn/en/guides/commandement-de-faire-tunisie source: https://www.huissierdejustice.tn/en/guides/commandement-de-faire-tunisie generated_by: aeo.js --- # Formal Order to Perform Obligations in Tunisia: Specific Performance and Legal Notices Legal guide on forcing a counterparty to perform specific contractual or judicial obligations in Tunisia through official bailiff command and penalty payment. [All Legal Guides](/en/guides)[Français](/guides/commandement-de-faire-tunisie)[العربية](/ar/guides/commandement-de-faire-tunisie)[English](/en/guides/commandement-de-faire-tunisie) Service of Process & Judicial DeedsSeptember 11, 2026Drafted under the supervision of the Bailiff's Office ## Formal Order to Perform Obligations in Tunisia: Specific Performance and Legal Notices Legal guide on forcing a counterparty to perform specific contractual or judicial obligations in Tunisia through official bailiff command and penalty payment. [Maître Nabil Baffoun](/en/a-propos) · Judicial officer (huissier de justice) in Tunis since 1998 - Tunis Court of Appeal jurisdiction - Former president of ISIE (elected 2019) - Internet evidence reports since 2010 Written and reviewed by the author — updated 11 September 2026[Full profile](/en/a-propos)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/baffoun-nabil/)[Wikipedia](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%A8%D9%81%D9%88%D9%86)[Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60438866) General legal information guide based on Tunisian law (Organic Law No. 2018-9, CPCC, COC). Specific legal outcomes depend on individual case facts and contract terms. ## Direct Answer: What is a notice to perform in Tunisian law? In Tunisia, a **notice to perform (commandement de faire)** is a formal deed served by a **judicial bailiff (huissier de justice)** ordering an individual or company to perform an **obligation to do** something, or to stop an unlawful act, under a contract or a court decision. Unlike a payment demand, which concerns a sum of money, it covers obligations in kind: completing construction works, handing over administrative or accounting documents, demolishing an unlawful party wall or returning a company vehicle. Under the **Tunisian Code of Obligations and Contracts** (Article 275 et seq.), after this notice, the creditor may be authorised to have the obligation performed at the defaulting debtor's expense. Proof that the notice was ignored also allows the court to impose or liquidate a daily penalty (astreinte) until full compliance, under the Code of Civil and Commercial Procedure. **Organic Law No. 2018-9** (Article 13) entrusts bailiffs with serving such notices and recording non-compliance. **The procedure at a glance** Step Who Effect Legal basis Service of the notice to perform Judicial bailiff Formal demand to perform the obligation Organic Law No. 2018-9 (Art. 13) Recording non-compliance Judicial bailiff Proof of non-performance Organic Law No. 2018-9 (Art. 13) Daily penalty (astreinte) Court Imposed or liquidated until full compliance Code of Civil and Commercial Procedure Performance at the debtor's expense Authorised creditor Obligation carried out at the defaulting debtor's cost COC (Art. 275 et seq.) Practice area : Service of Process & Legal Writs Notification in Tunis ## Need Official Bailiff Assistance in Tunis? Maître Nabil Baffoun and his office assist domestic and international clients with prompt, compliant enforcement. [Explore our dedicated service](/en/services/signification) Recommended Related Guide ### Formal Payment Demand by Bailiff in Tunisia: Legal Standing and Recovery Procedure Comprehensive guide to official payment demand notices served by bailiffs in Tunisia: formal default, statutory interest, and court escalation. [Read this guide](/en/guides/sommation-de-payer-huissier-tunisie) ## Frequently Asked Legal Questions Can financial daily penalty fines (astreinte) be requested if ignored? Yes, producing the bailiff's authentic return of service allows the court to impose or liquidate daily penalty fines until full compliance. ### Questions regarding this procedure? Contact our Tunis Office Maître Nabil Baffoun's Office — 32 Avenue de la Liberté, Lafayette, 1002 Tunis [Call our office (+216 99 442 883)](tel:+21699442883)[WhatsApp direct](https://wa.me/21699442883)[Request consultation](/en/consultation)