If you provide services to clients outside Albania, it is essential to understand the rules set out in Law No. 92/2014 “On Value Added Tax in the Republic of Albania.” Below is a structured summary to help you determine whether...
In Albania, when you sell a service, your invoice may or may not include VAT (Value Added Tax). It depends on who your client is and where they are located. When VAT is NOT charged (0% VAT) If you sell services to...
At a time when the Albanian market must strive to consolidate competition rules, structure relationships among actors, and regain trust after decades of political interventions and ad hoc regulations, the Albanian government announces two policies marking a profound turning point...
When elephants fight, only the grass is crushed. This expression seems more relevant than ever, as the economic standoff between the United States and the European Union risks turning into a tariff clash with repercussions that will extend far beyond the...
At a time when the Bank of Albania has taken necessary measures by imposing limits on lending to the real estate sector, we must be clear. This is not just a technical measure but an alarm for the entire economic and...
According to the latest data published by INSTAT for March 2025, the average gross salary in Albania reaches 82,210 lek per month. However, this average conceals a deep regional inequality that is growing at a worrying pace. In the capital,...
The Minister of Finance, in presenting Normative Act no. 6, dated 11.06.2025, emphasized that the changes in the budget came as a need for more efficient reallocation of resources, based on a five-month analysis of fiscal performance and on-the-ground...
Ten years after the entry into force of the Law on Strategic Investments, Albania faces not just a reflection, but a grim mirror that can no longer be avoided. Albania confronts a bitter balance sheet and a fundamental question: Has this law...
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June 2025 reached 119.2, reflecting an annual increase of 2.4% compared to June of the previous year. This is a slight rise from last year’s rate (2.1%) and a monthly decrease of -0.2%...
In Albania’s economic horizon, the year 2024 represents a silent turning point, where after a period of moderate expansion and hope for export diversification, the figures reversed. Statistical data show that exports fell by 15.4%, while imports increased by...
