Three Reasons Entrepreneurs
Are Choosing Albania Right Now
Is Albania Right
for Your Business?
Albania works best for entrepreneurs and companies who want a low-tax, low-cost European base with fast setup and full remote management. Here are the profiles we register most:
Freelancers, SaaS founders, agencies, consultants and digital service providers who want a legitimate EU-adjacent company with 0% tax and a European bank account.
Small and medium businesses from Italy, Germany, UK and the EU using Albania as a cost-efficient operational hub for import/export, manufacturing or regional sales.
Foreign investors using an Albanian SHPK as a holding vehicle — taking advantage of Albania's 8% dividend withholding tax and 40+ double tax treaties.
Restaurant, hotel and tourism operators entering Albania's fast-growing market — setting up a local entity for operations, licensing and employment.
Foreign developers and construction companies entering Albania's booming real estate market — requiring a local company for project delivery and property ownership.
Law firms, accounting practices, architects, engineers and other professional services firms expanding into Albania or setting up an operational office in Tirana.
5 Steps. 3–5 Days.
You Do Almost Nothing.
We handle everything in Tirana — you spend less than 30 minutes total. Most clients never travel to Albania.
Name, activity, country. We send you a fixed-fee proposal same day.
Articles, Power of Attorney, name check — ready in 24h.
Power of Attorney + passport copy. Digital in most cases.
NBC/QKB submission, notary, tax registration — all done.
Certificate, NIPT tax ID, all docs by email. Your company is live.
Why Albania Beats Most
European Alternatives
| Factor | 🇦🇱 Albania | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇲🇹 Malta | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax | 0–15% | 24% | ~30% | 35%* | 10% |
| Registration Time | 3–5 days | 2–4 weeks | 3–6 weeks | 2–3 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Minimum Capital | €1 | €1 | €25,000 | €1,165 | €2 |
| 100% Foreign Ownership | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Remote Registration | ✓ Fully remote | ⚠ Notary req. | ✗ Must attend | ⚠ Agent req. | ✓ Possible |
| Annual Running Cost | Low (€1,200–2,400) | High (€3,000+) | Very high | High (€3,000+) | Medium |
* Malta: 35% statutory rate with refund mechanism reducing effective rate. Data indicative — confirm current rates with your advisor.
Starting a Business in Albania —
What People Ask Us Most
Albania company registration cost with ALBTAA is €250 + VAT, covering Articles of Association, NBC filing, tax registration (NIPT) and first-year registered address. Notary fees and translations, if required, are third-party costs billed separately and confirmed upfront in your quote.
Yes — especially for smaller companies and digital businesses. 0% corporate income tax for companies under €140K revenue (until 2029), 15% flat above that, minimum capital of €1, 100% foreign ownership, 3–5 day registration and one of the lowest operating costs in Europe. Albania is an EU candidate country with strong growth momentum and increasing international recognition.
Yes. Albanian law permits 100% foreign ownership with no restrictions. Citizens of any country can register an Albanian SHPK as the sole founder and shareholder. The entire process is done remotely — you never need to visit Albania. We have registered companies for clients from the USA, Italy, UK, Germany, UAE, Turkey and other countries.
0% for companies with annual gross revenue under 14,000,000 ALL (approximately €140,000) — guaranteed by Albanian Law No. 29/2023 through 31 December 2029. Above that threshold: 15% flat corporate income tax rate. For comparison: Italy charges 24%, Germany approximately 30%, the UK 25%.
Virtually any legal business. Most common for foreign investors: digital services, consulting, e-commerce, import/export, software development, hospitality, real estate, manufacturing and professional services. Some regulated sectors (banking, insurance, specific healthcare) require additional licensing — we advise on sector-specific requirements during your free consultation.
Ready to Register Your
Albanian Company Today?
Fill in the form — we send your fixed-fee proposal within a few hours. Your company can be registered and operational within 3–5 business days. No travel. No surprises.