The 2025 Annual Report of the Financial Intelligence Agency (alb. AIF) has brought one of the most persistent problems of the Albanian economy back to the center of the debate: the gap between reported economic growth and the real...
A new analytical study on labor market developments in Albania for the period 2021–2025 highlights a profound structural transformation, which has directly impacted the growth of budget revenues, the formalization of work, and the redistribution of labor income. According to...
Developments in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical nodes of global energy supply, constitute a direct risk for small and open economies such as Albania. Although the country does not import oil directly from Iran, it is fully...
At the beginning of 2026, Albania enters a critical phase of economic development, where the growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to reach around 3.6% according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a growth driven mainly by tourism,...
This question touches on a fundamental aspect of the fiscal system, where formal priorities, administrative practices, and political interests play a decisive role. In countries like Albania, where the tax administration is part of the state mechanism for revenue collection, the...
The increase of the minimum wage is always one of the most debated interventions in economic policy. It represents a direct attempt to raise the incomes of low-wage workers, but at the same time raises deep dilemmas regarding its impact...
In a context where the Albanian economy has demonstrated steady growth and several leading companies have achieved significant financial turnover—often surpassing the average capacity of comparable markets in the region, the absence of a developed stock market continues to be...
In Albania, the story of the employee who waits for their salary and does not receive it on time has become commonplace, almost no longer shocking anyone. Employees across various sectors—from construction to services, from the garment industry to call...
In every discussion on economic development in Albania, the word "business" is frequently mentioned—investments, taxes, startups, exports, subsidies. But what remains out of focus, although it deeply affects economic success or failure, is the quality of business management. This is...
In Albania, customs reference prices play a significant role in determining the value of goods and in calculating taxes, including VAT and other import duties. This mechanism is important for tax collection and ensuring fair competition, but it also faces...
