This comprehensive guide is designed to provide you with valuable insights and practical information about the vibrant business landscape and investment opportunities in Albania.
Prepared by Nexia Albania and Optima Legal & Financial with the support of RisiAlbania, a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) implemented by Helvetas, it covers the legal and regulatory framework, taxation, the labour market and key industry sectors.
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Starting a business
Legal forms, registering with the National Business Center, beneficial owners and bank accounts.
Taxes in Albania
Corporate and personal income tax, withholding tax, VAT, social contributions and transfer pricing.
Albanian tax calendar
The monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines businesses work to.
Employing people
Contracts, working time and leave, notice periods and contributions.
Residence and work permits
The unique permit for foreign nationals, step by step.
Fiscalisation and e-invoicing
Who must issue e-invoices, exemptions and how to get started.
What the full guide covers
Albania and its economy
Overview of Albania, reasons to invest, the economic and investment outlook, FDI, the startup ecosystem and technology parks.
Starting a business
Business vehicles, registration with the commercial register and of ultimate beneficial owners, and other registrations.
Taxation
Personal and corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, VAT, social and health contributions, customs, excise and local taxes.
Reporting and fiscalisation
Financial reporting, and fiscalisation and e-invoicing.
Trade, investment and people
Trade and customs regime, foreign investment, employment and residency permits.
Sectors and legal topics
Tourism, ICT and data protection, energy, real estate, intellectual property, banking and finance, insolvency and competition.
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