Albania in 2026 —
The Numbers That Matter
Companies with revenue under 14,000,000 ALL (≈€140,000/year) pay zero corporate income tax — guaranteed by Albanian Law No. 29/2023 through 31 December 2029. Above threshold: 15% flat. Compare to Italy's 24%, UK's 25%, Germany's ~30%.
An Albanian SHPK requires just 100 ALL (≈€1) minimum capital. No capital lock-up. No statutory audit requirement for small companies. No local partner required — one foreign individual can be sole founder and shareholder.
Albania's digital business registration system (QKB/NBC) processes applications fast. We submit everything online. You never need to visit Albania — the entire process is done remotely via Power of Attorney.
Even above the 0% threshold, Albania's flat 15% CIT rate is among the most competitive in Europe. For context: Italy 24%, Germany ~30%, France 25%, UK 25%, Netherlands 25.8%.
Albania's dividend withholding tax is just 8% — compared to 26% in Italy or 25% in Germany. Albania has 40+ double taxation treaties (DTT) that may further reduce this rate depending on your home country.
Albania is an official EU accession candidate with strong institutional reforms underway. Albanian companies benefit from EU trade agreements, proximity to European markets and a fast-growing economy with increasing foreign investment.
Albania vs Other Countries —
The Full Comparison
| Factor | 🇦🇱 Albania | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 🇲🇰 N. Macedonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax (standard) | 15% | 24% | ~30% | 25% | 10% | 10% |
| Small co. tax rate | 0% (until 2029) | 24% | ~30% | 19–25% | 10% | 10% |
| Dividend withholding tax | 8% | 26% | 25% | 0%* | 5% | 10% |
| Min. share capital | €1 | €1 | €25,000 | £1 | €2 | €1 |
| Registration time | 3–5 days | 2–4 weeks | 3–6 weeks | 1–2 weeks | 1 week | 1–2 weeks |
| 100% foreign ownership | ✓ Yes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fully remote setup | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Notary req. | ⚠ Often not | ✓ | ⚠ Partial | ⚠ Partial |
| VAT standard rate | 20% | 22% | 19% | 20% | 20% | 18% |
| EU member / candidate | Candidate | ✓ Member | ✓ Member | Left EU | ✓ Member | Candidate |
* UK: no withholding tax on dividends at source, but UK recipients pay income tax on dividends received. Data indicative — confirm with your advisor.
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