The changes to VAT, the business registration threshold and personal income tax aim at higher revenues, formalisation and relief for certain categories. But the outcome will depend on the way they are implemented, the impact on prices and the new...
A new study by ALTAX Observatory introduces, for the first time, a comprehensive measurement of the wellbeing of Albanians beyond economic growth, showing that the progress achieved over the last decade is real, but still uneven. The Albanian Wellbeing Index...
ALTAX has published the detailed study “Analysis of the Performance of Imports of Excise Goods”, which provides a clear overview based on official customs and fiscal data on the evolution of imports of key excise goods (fuels such as...
ALTAX Observatory has presented the complete analytical methodology for constructing the ALTAX Index of Fiscality (IAF), a new strategic instrument that aims to provide the most integrated and comprehensive assessment of the real functioning of the fiscal system...
The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment and Trade approved on December 9 the state draft budget for 2026, with a total value of 886 billion lek (around €8.2 billion), sending it to the plenary session of Parliament for final voting....
Over a tense decade, Albania’s public debt experienced a cycle marked by growth, crisis, and stabilization, reflecting the challenges faced by developing countries with limited fiscal capacity. From 72.1% of GDP in 2015, the debt-to-GDP ratio peaked at 74.1% in...
In the second quarter of 2025, the Albanian economy recorded a growth of 3.5%, which the Ministry of Economy presented as a clear indicator of success. At first glance, this seems like an argument that fits well with political rhetoric, since...
In a typical morning in Tirana, a small shop sees an increase in the number of clients and new buyers. This is one of the real faces of an Albania that, in 2025, is experiencing economic growth of around 3.5%,...
Economic forecasting in developing economies such as Albania faces a dual challenge closely tied to the complex nature of political decision-making and economic planning. On one hand, there is the need for forecasts that are reliable, accurate, and time-consistent, offering...
Since 2020, the Albanian economy has faced a series of complex challenges. On one hand, inflation has experienced a significant increase, driven not only by domestic factors but also by turmoil and risks in the global economy. On the other...
