An ALTAX Insight analysis for the first eight months of 2026 shows that approximately 86–90% of the growth in tax and customs revenues is explained by the nominal expansion of the economy.Tax and customs revenues increased by ALL 25.1 billion...
Today, ALTAX Observatory published the first full annual report for the ALTAX Fiscal Index (IAF) 2025, an independent analytical tool that measures the real state of the Albanian fiscal system through three main dimensions: pressure on taxpayers, long-term sustainability...
General trends show nominal growth in tax revenues (from 342 billion to 716 billion, CAGR[1] ~7.7%), but with a decline in 2020 due to COVID-19.The tax burden has evolved from ~23.8% in 2015 to ~27% in 2025 (net...
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...
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 2025, only 124 thousand individuals submitted the Individual Annual Income Declaration (DIVA) in Albania. This figure represents no more than 25–30% of individuals who have obligation based on the current law and especially on estimates for the active population with...
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,...
This analysis aims to assess the ratio between tax revenues and GDP for each county in Albania, identifying opportunities to increase tax productivity and diversify revenue sources to enhance the country’s economic and financial system. To conduct a detailed comparative analysis...
According to the Macroeconomic Framework 2026–2028, approved by the government at the beginning of February 2025, it appears that the economic, financial, and fiscal trends are positive and with a clearly optimistic pace. Referring to the Ministry of Finance’s document, it...
Albania’s 2024 anti-informality campaign marks the fourth major attempt in a decade (following 2015, 2018, and 2021). While the discourse is familiar—promoting tax compliance, reducing wage evasion, and curbing informality—the infrastructure, international context, and strategic intent have evolved. The question...
