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...
Albania is the only country in the region without a functioning capital market, a gap that is becoming a visible obstacle to economic development and financial justice.At a time when Albania claims to advance towards a formalized, diversified, and integrated...
Albania is the only country in the region without a functioning capital market, a gap that is becoming a visible obstacle to economic development and financial justice.At a time when Albania aspires to transition toward a formalized, diversified, and European-integrated...
During 2024 (see Annual Report), ALTAX carried out a range of activities that have positioned it as one of the most independent and impactful voices in the fields of fiscal analysis, evidence-based policymaking, and public communication. This report summarizes...
In the context of Albania’s 2025 elections, transparency in the funding of new political parties is a key issue for building voter trust and gaining electoral support. Parties that fail to ensure an open and fair process for managing financial...
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 has received a pre-financing of €64.5 million under the European Union's Reform and Growth Facility, part of the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. This mechanism aims to support the region in accelerating socio-economic convergence with the EU...
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...
In Albania’s political landscape, voters often feel compelled to choose the “lesser evil” between the two traditional forces — the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP). This has created a closed political environment where new alternatives struggle to...
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...
