In an economy with a high level of informality and structural challenges in fiscal administration (deep, persistent, and systemic problems that hinder the efficient, fair, and sustainable functioning of the tax system and the administration that manages it), Albania has...
In recent years, the phrase “sustainable economy” has taken a permanent place in political speeches, institutional reports, and public commentary in Albania. A term that, in principle, inspires trust: an economy that grows without destroying the environment, that ensures well-being...
In light of recent developments in the construction and fiscal fields, the relationships between landowners and developers have become a key focal point in the analysis and regulation of fiscal and accounting policies. This sector has a direct impact on...
According to historical data, the minimum wage in Albania has had an interrupted and politicized history since the 1990s. Initially, it was set to define a minimal standard of living after the transition from a planned economy to a free...
In the context of Albania’s 2025 elections, transparency in the funding of new political parties is a key issue for building voter trust and gaining electoral support. Parties that fail to ensure an open and fair process for managing financial...
In April 2025, the Prime Minister of the Albanian government announced a new fiscal amnesty package initiative that includes four main components:Agreed taxation on previously undeclared profit;Revision of financial statements with low penalties;Forgiveness of accumulated liabilities and interest;Voluntary participation by...
For more than a decade, Albania has developed a permanent and deeply harmful tradition: the use of tax amnesties and pardons as pre-election “favors,” transforming them from extraordinary political instruments into clientelist tools for short-term gain.Before we begin our analysis,...
According to an analytical study by ALTAX on foreign investments for the period 2023–2024, Albania has experienced a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), marking a growing commitment of foreign capital in strategic sectors of the national economy.The latest...
In this analysis, we will look at what has actually happened until 2025 in the Fier–Vlorë region, what projects are under construction or in planning, and how close these developments are to the impacts they promise on paper.1. Has the...
In a world shaken by geopolitical crises, price volatility, and supply chain disruptions, Albania cannot remain hostage to import dependency. Substituting imports with domestic production is no longer an ideological or nostalgic choice—it is a strategic necessity for economic sovereignty,...
