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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In order to attract investors, a number of measures have been implemented by the Albanian government and a set of fiscal policy was applied. The National Register Center represents the entry point for all type of business and all the related processes (work inspection authority, the social and healthcare security)…
The limited liability company in Albania, also known as Shoqëri me Përgjegjësi të Kufizuara (Sh.p.k.) is the usual company type that small and medium enterprises are advised to set up. Company formation in Albania of a limited liability company is encouraged by the government and has just a few registration procedures (that can be concluded…
The company formation process in Albania is similar to others in Europe and it involves gathering the necessary documents and submitting them to the National Business Center. Our consultants can provide full legal representation in setting up a company in Albania. What are the main services your consultants can provide…
