albania

The vote of May 11th and the awakening of the Economic Voter – The challenge of promises on Pensions and Wages

In May 11, 2025 elections marked a paradigmatic shift in the electoral behavior of Albanian citizens. For the first time, as highlighted by the Altax analysis, economic voters dominated the political scene, placing material interests and personal well-being at the...

Assessment of the reduced dividend tax and its long-term effects on the economy and the capital market

Dividend taxation as a key fiscal policy element in Albania and its long-term effects on the economy and capital market. Dividend taxation is a key component of fiscal policy in Albania and has undergone significant changes over the years. For the...

Corporate Profit Tax reduction, but average Wages lag behind

According to ALTAX's thematic study, over the last decade, Albania has undertaken significant reforms in tax policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and supporting businesses. One of the main measures has been the reduction of the corporate profit tax, particularly...

Albania and the declarations on a “Sustainable Economy”: How much reality and how much politics?

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...

Feasibility and Budgetary Cost Analysis for the 2025 Fiscal Amnesty Package in Albania

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...

Fiscal favors on the Eve of Elections: How Tax Amnesties have eroded fiscal morality in Albania?

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,...

Albania significantly increases Foreign Direct Investment in 2023–2024

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...

From ‘BB-‘ to ‘BB’: What lies behind Albania’s new Credit Rating?

Standard & Poor’s decision to upgrade Albania’s credit rating from “BB-” to “BB” represents an important development for public finances and capital markets. On the surface, this signals an improvement in macroeconomic stability, debt management, and confidence in the country’s...

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