Articles - Company Formation Albania

Obtain Business Licenses in Albania

Investors who want to start a business in Albania will oftentimes need to hold a business license or a permit for their economic activities. The process of obtaining business licenses in Albania is regulated under the local law, which stipulates the types of licenses available here and the types of…

Open Foundation in Albania

Law

Individuals and legal entities have the right to open a foundation in Albania. The foundation is a type of entity that is registered in accordance with the rules for non-profit organizations (NPOs), which regulate formal registration procedures, similar to the ones available when setting up a company in Albania. Our…

Set Up a Sole Proprietorship in Albania

Law

Investors can set up a sole proprietorship in Albania if they want to carry out a business activity in their own name. The sole proprietorship is also known assole trader or, in Albanian, thePerson Fizik. This entity can be registered only by an individual who develops a business activity for…

Open a Representative Office in Albania

Law

Foreign investors can open a representative office in Albania, a type of entity that is recognized under the local law. A representative office is also referred to as a liaison office and it defines an entity that is incorporated for the purpose of carrying out promotional/marketing activities on behalf of…

Open a Business in Albania as a Foreigner

Law

This article will relate the experience of opening a business in Albania as a foreigner, including the benefits and legal requirements entrepreneurs encounter here, as well as costs and other particularities. Albania has recently become a compelling destination for investors. The ongoing economicreforms have created a welcoming environment and…

Buy a Shelf Company in Albania

Law

A shelf company is a company which has already been set up and registered, however it has never actually done any business. These ‘ready-made’ companies are often kept ‘on the shelf’ to age months or even years. This age comes into play as a major benefit when doing business. Our…

Establish a Branch in Albania

Law

Many investors choose to set up a branch in Albania. This decision requires careful management of local registration and liability laws. If you need help with establishing your presence here, you can rely on our company formation agents in Albania. The particularities of a branch office The difference between a branch office in Albania and a subsidiary is the fact that…

Establish a Subsidiary in Albania

Law

Subsidiaries in Albania may take many forms but all of them are characterized by the limited liability of the shareholders and the capital owned by the foreign company. Our company formation agents can help any business open a subsidiary in Albania. Types of companies that can be established in 2026 The most popular…

Double tax treaties in Albania

Law

Albania began to conclude double tax treaties starting the year 1993. First country that signed this type of agreement with Albania was Hungary. In 1994 double tax treaties were signed with Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Malaysia and Turkey followed in 1995 by agreements with Russia, Croatia, Italy and Greece. The year 1998 brought…

Domiciliation in Albania

Law

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