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Albania

Republic of Albania

Civil lawUnitary parliamentary republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Tirana
Population
2,740,000
Languages
Albanian
Currency
ALL

Albania · Business

Business in Albania

What the atlas records on business in Albania, checked against the primary sources cited below.

Business

The Entrepreneurs and Companies Act with fast NBC registration

Reviewed· 2026-08-02

Company law follows the Act on Entrepreneurs and Commercial Companies, aligned with EU directives. The shpk (limited liability company) requires minimal capital and registers through the National Business Center one-stop shop.

Key rules

  • An shpk can be formed with minimum capital of ALL 100.
  • Registration at the National Business Center simultaneously covers tax and social security.
  • Directors owe duties of care and loyalty, with liability for acting against the company's interest.

Governing law

  • Act 9901/2008 on Entrepreneurs and Commercial Companies
  • Act on Bankruptcy

In practice

Beneficial-ownership registration is mandatory and enforced with significant fines for late or inaccurate filing.

Sources

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