Albania has made significant strides in digitalizing state-citizen relations. The e-Albania portal has become a mandatory entry point for a range of public services, including tax-related ones.Forms are no longer submitted in plastic folders.For several years now, citizens and businesses...
In a period when Albania seeks to strengthen its regional role and accelerate economic development, the biggest challenge holding it back does not lie in the lack of strategies or vision, but in two fundamental elements of modern state-building: state...
In its effort to build a strong and efficient tax administration, the government has taken several important steps, but there are still challenges that hinder progress. The implementation of fundamental principles of tax governance—such as equity, transparency, and efficiency—is essential,...
Albania's recent push to digitize its tax system through the fiscalization process marks a high-profile attempt to combat informality and modernize public finance. Framed as a cornerstone of the country’s EU alignment efforts, this reform promises greater transparency and tax...
When analyzing Albania's efforts to improve its tax system in 2025 and beyond, it is important to take into account successful experiences from both European countries and neighboring regions where similar tax reforms have been implemented.Albania is focused on improving...
The current two-pillar system is an outdated model.Pension System Reform in Albania: Steps toward a more secure future. the current two-pillar system is an outdated modelThe first pillar, which constitutes the core of the public pension system, is based...
The cost of meeting the standards for membership in the European Union (EU) depends on many factors, including Albania’s current situation in comparison to EU standards, the sectors requiring reforms, and the financial resources available. However, based on the experience...
In the midst of its digitization drive, the Albanian government has escalated efforts to combat wage evasion—a subset of the broader informality that continues to distort the country’s economy. While the official rhetoric frames this campaign as a structural correction...
The Albanian government has launched various efforts to address informality, particularly through digitalization measures such as the Fiscalization process. This strategy, launched in 2022, aims to reduce informal economic activities by requiring businesses to issue electronic invoices for all transactions....
When analyzing Albania’s efforts to improve its tax system in 2025 and beyond, it is important to consider successful experiences from both European countries and neighboring regions, where similar tax reforms have been implemented.Albania is focused on improving tax compliance...
