Dmitri Mihhailov
Managing Partner
Founder of Prifinance. 15+ years structuring international companies, banking and licensing for founders worldwide.
Register a company in Albania, the Adriatic's late bloomer.
Set up an Albanian SHPK remotely in 3-7 days: €1 minimum capital, 15% corporate tax with 8% on dividends, an EU-candidate flag and the fastest-growing coastline in Europe. Two things it is not - the lowest rate in the Balkans, or a jurisdiction where paperwork runs itself.An Albanian SHPK registered remotely in 3-7 days: €1 capital, 15% profit tax, 8% dividends, EU-candidate flag and the Adriatic's fastest-growing coast. The fine print comes included.
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Albania · at a glance
Legal formSHPK · LLC
Time to set up3-7 business days
Corporate tax15%
Dividends8%
Minimum capital€1 - ALL 100
Remote setupYes - by POA
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Albania in brief
Europe's last undervalued coastline, now open for business.
Albania is having its moment: EU accession negotiations in motion, tourism breaking records on the Riviera, energy and construction booming, and a National Business Center (QKB) that registers an SHPK in a couple of days with capital of one euro. The tax package is competitive without tricks - 15% corporate tax, 8% on dividends, an effective burden around 22% that beats most of Western Europe - with real small-business reliefs at modest turnovers, and operating costs among the lowest on the continent.
Set expectations first. Albania is not the cheapest rate in the neighbourhood: Bulgaria and North Macedonia tax at 10%, and if pure rate is your only criterion we will say so on the first call. Albanian bureaucracy still runs on Albanian, notaries and patience; accounting is monthly and real; and banking, while solid (Raiffeisen, Intesa, Credins, OTP), involves thorough local KYC. What you buy is trajectory - a pre-EU market with Adriatic-boom economics - and we build the structure so it is ready for both.
Albania's moment: EU talks open, record tourism, QKB registration in days with €1 capital. Taxes without tricks: 15% + 8% dividends ≈ 22% total, small-business reliefs at modest turnovers, continent-low costs.
Not the lowest rate around - Bulgaria and Macedonia charge 10%, and rate-shoppers should go there. Albanian filings run monthly, in Albanian, with notaries. You buy trajectory; we make it compliant.
Packages & pricing
Albanian company - cost & packages.
01 - SHPK · LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Company
from€1,700EUR · all-in
Remote registration of an Albanian SHPK - charter, QKB filing, tax registration and the first year of the registered address included.
✓Name check & QKB e-filing✓State fees included✓Charter & incorporation act drafted✓Registered address in Tirana - first year✓Tax (NIPT) registration handled✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: VAT registration - from €300 · monthly accounting - from €150/month · annual renewal - from €1,200/year.Add-ons: VAT registration from €300 · accounting from €150/month · renewal from €1,200/year.
Start with Company →02 - SHPK · LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from€3,200EUR · all-in
A working SHPK with an Albanian bank account - ALL and EUR balances, cards and online banking, arranged with our support.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with an Albanian bank - EUR/ALL, cards✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable banks✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Prices start here and are fixed for your case before work begins. QKB fees, translations and the registered address are itemised in your quote.Prices start here, fixed before work begins. QKB fees and translations itemised.
What you can do
Popular uses for an Albanian company.
An SHPK may run almost any lawful business. Banking, insurance and investment services need Bank of Albania or AMF licensing; tourism concessions and energy run on permits we also arrange.Almost any lawful business; finance needs BoA/AMF licences, concessions run on permits.
Tourism & hospitality
Hotels, villas and operators on a Riviera posting record seasons year after year.
Real estate & construction
Development along the coast and Tirana - Europe's most active small market.
Manufacturing & fason
Textile and light manufacturing for EU brands at continent-low costs, an hour from Italian ports.
IT & shared services
Young, multilingual talent for near-shore development and support hubs.
Energy & hydro
Hydropower and solar concessions in a net-exporting energy market.
Financial serviceslicensed
Payment institutions and intermediaries under Bank of Albania / AMF licensing.
Tourism & hospitality
Record Riviera seasons.
Real estate & construction
Coast and Tirana development.
Manufacturing & fason
EU brands, continent-low costs.
IT & shared services
Young multilingual talent.
Energy & hydro
Net-exporter concessions.
Financial serviceslicensed
BoA / AMF licensing.
Why Albania
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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EU-candidate trajectory
Accession talks are open and chapters are moving. Early entrants position before the premium arrives.Position before the premium.
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Simple taxes, no tricks
15% profit, 8% dividends, ~22% total. No rulings or special regimes needed to get there.15% + 8% ≈ 22% total.
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€1 to incorporate
QKB registers an SHPK in days with token capital and 100% foreign ownership.QKB in days, 100% foreign.
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Continent-low costs
Salaries, rents and services at a fraction of EU levels. Margins live here.Margins live here.
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The Adriatic boom
Record tourism, construction and energy growth compounding along the coast.Tourism, construction, energy.
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Strategic geography
Ferry distance from Italy, land routes to Greece and the Balkans, EU markets next door.Italy by ferry, EU next door.
How it compares
Albania next to the Balkan shortlist.
Bulgaria and North Macedonia beat Albania on rate; Montenegro matches the coastal story at a smaller scale; Serbia offers the biggest local market. Albania sells momentum. We say plainly who wins on what. Figures current as of 2026.Bulgaria & Macedonia win on rate (10%), Montenegro shares the coast, Serbia the scale. Albania sells momentum. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Dividends | Signature edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 15% | 8% | EU-candidate boom · coast |
| Bulgaria | 10% | 5% | Lowest EU rate |
| North Macedonia | 10% | 10% | Flat-tax simplicity |
| Montenegro | 9-15% | 15% | Coastal niche, smaller |
| Serbia | 15% | 15% | Largest regional market |
AlbaniaMomentum
Corporate tax15%
Dividends8%
BulgariaEU · 10%
Corporate tax10%
Dividends5%
N. MacedoniaFlat 10%
Corporate tax10%
Dividends10%
MontenegroCoastal
Corporate tax9-15%
Dividends15%
SerbiaScale
Corporate tax15%
Dividends15%
Requirements
What Albanian law actually demands.
01
One shareholder - Individual or company, any nationality. 100% foreign ownership is standard.
02
Administrator - At least one administrator; foreign residents can serve without a local co-director.
03
Capital - ALL 100. About €1. Declared in the charter, no bank deposit required before registration.
04
Registered address - An Albanian address for QKB and tax authorities - included in our package.
05
NIPT & registrations - Tax number on incorporation; VAT registration above thresholds or voluntarily. We file both.
06
Accounting & filings - Monthly declarations and annual statements in Albanian are mandatory. A real filing jurisdiction, carried by our accountants.
How it works
From application to a live company in days.
Our lawyers and the QKB in Tirana handle it end to end; you sign a power of attorney, and most companies are operating within a week.Signed by POA, notarised, filed at the QKB: most companies operate within a week.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm Albania fits your case. And say so plainly if Bulgaria or Macedonia serves the goal better.
021-2 days
KYC & POA
Passports, proof of address and an apostilled power of attorney; we draft the charter.
031-2 days
Notary & translations
Documents are notarised and sworn-translated into Albanian.
041-2 days
QKB registration
The National Business Center issues the registration and NIPT.
052-3 days
Tax & VAT setup
Municipal registration, e-filing access, VAT where needed.
061-2 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to Albanian banks and support onboarding.
Quick facts
Legal formSHPK
Shareholders1+, any nationality
Corporate tax15%
Dividends8%
Standard timeline3-7 business days
AccountingMonthly - in Albanian
Renewal & accountingFrom €1,200/year
Albanian filings run in Albanian on local software - the part clients underestimate, and the part our Tirana accountants own.
On the ground
On the ground in Albania.
Prifinance - Albania
Tirana
Tirana, Albania
01
Balkan-desk specialists
Your setup is run by a team registering companies across the Balkans every month.
02
QKB & tax handled
Registration, NIPT, VAT and municipal filings. Done correctly, in Albanian, on time.
03
Monthly accounting included
Local accountants carry the monthly declarations so the company stays clean.
04
Also in Tallinn, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Tallinn
Estonia
Roseni 13
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Mid-low and straightforward.
Albania taxes company profits at 15% and dividends at 8%: roughly 22% combined to the owner's pocket, with no special regime required. Small businesses enjoy reliefs at modest turnovers, VAT runs at 20% with export services zero-rated, and nearly 50 tax treaties temper cross-border flows.15% profit + 8% dividends ≈ 22% to the owner, no tricks. VAT 20%, exports zero-rated, ~50 treaties.
Corporate tax - 15%
Flat on profits; genuine small-business reliefs exist at low turnovers and we scope them per case.Small-business reliefs scoped per case.
Dividends - 8%
One of Europe's lowest distribution taxes. ~22% total burden to the shareholder.Among Europe's lowest.
VAT - 20%
Registration above thresholds or voluntary; exported services zero-rated.Exported services zero-rated.
Payroll
Progressive 0-23% income tax plus social contributions. Modest in euro terms at local salary levels.0-23% + social, modest in EUR.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax15%
Dividends withholding8%
VAT20%
Personal income tax0-23%
Tax treaties~50
Renewal & accountingFrom €1,200/year
Owners remain responsible for tax where they live; we map the home-country picture in the consultation.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
International Business Consultant
Guides clients from the first consultation to a working setup - companies, accounts and substance in 60+ jurisdictions.
Alex Danila
Corporate Services Specialist
Handles incorporation paperwork, KYC and bank introductions so your Albanian company launches without delays.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Albania, before you commit.
Can I open an Albanian company without visiting?+
Yes. With an apostilled power of attorney our Tirana team signs before the notary and files at the QKB for you. Most clients first visit Albania for the beach, not the bureaucracy.
How much does it cost?+
Turnkey registration starts from €1,700 including state fees, translations and the first year of the registered address. With an Albanian bank account arranged, packages start from €3,200. Renewal with basic accounting runs from €1,200 a year.
What taxes will the company pay?+
15% on profits and 8% when you distribute dividends: about 22% combined, with no special regime needed. VAT is 20% (zero-rated for exported services), and small businesses below modest turnover thresholds enjoy reliefs we scope per case. We model your numbers before you commit.
Is Albania joining the EU?+
Albania is a candidate country with accession negotiations open and chapters progressing. The direction is clear, the date is not, and we make no promises Brussels hasn't made. The investment case is entering before convergence prices the market up, not a guaranteed timeline.
Do I need a local director or partner?+
No. One shareholder and one administrator of any nationality are enough, and 100% foreign ownership is standard. You need an Albanian registered address (included in our package) and sworn translations of your documents, which we arrange.
How is banking?+
Solid and conservative: Raiffeisen, Intesa Sanpaolo, OTP, Credins and BKT offer full corporate banking in ALL and EUR. Onboarding a foreign-owned company means real KYC: ownership chain, business story, sometimes a visit for certain banks. We prepare the file and match you to banks that open for your profile.
What about buying property?+
Foreigners and foreign-owned companies buy buildings freely; agricultural land has restrictions typically solved through the company. With the coast appreciating fast, the SHPK-holds-property structure is our most requested Albanian setup, and we run title checks through local counsel as standard.
What does hiring cost?+
Among the lowest in Europe: skilled salaries commonly run a fraction of EU levels, with employer social contributions around 15-17%. Payroll filings are monthly and in Albanian; our accountants carry them as part of the retainer.
Albania or Bulgaria / North Macedonia?+
On pure rate, they win: 10% each against Albania's 15%. Bulgaria adds EU membership today. Albania answers with 8% dividends, cheaper operations, the strongest growth story on the Adriatic and a market still before its EU premium. Rate-shoppers should go north, and we tell them so; growth entrants stay.
How long does it take?+
QKB registration itself takes 1-2 days; with POA, translations and tax setup, plan on 3-7 business days to an operating company. A bank account adds one to two weeks. Monthly accounting starts immediately - Albania is a real filing jurisdiction from day one.
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