In a significant move towards enhancing tax transparency and combating tax evasion, Albania has introduced new regulations on country-by-country (CbC) reporting. The regulations, which came into effect on 11 August 2024, outline specific rules and procedures that ultimate parent entities and constituent entities of multinational enterprise (MNE) groups must follow when preparing CbC reports and notifying tax authorities. Read more

In a move to enhance tax compliance, Albania has classified vending machines as a type of electronic cash register. These machines, automatically distribute goods or provide services to consumers. By the legislation, vending machines are defined as devices that dispense goods or services upon payment through money, tokens, credit or debit cards, or similar methods. All sales made through these sel... Read more

In the terms of fiscalization rules, the Albanian government has clarified the regulations surrounding fiscal receipts, emphasizing the flexibility retailers have in designing their receipts. While the layout is not strictly predefined, all legally required elements must be included. These elements include the fiscal receipt number, POS ID, NSLF (receipt issuer security number), NIVF (unique ID co... Read more

This document contains an overview of the presence of fiscalization and its types in all European countries. Read more

What will be the procedure for the fiscalization of receipts (invoices) from taxpayers who provide services of a hotel/tourism nature (a bar, restaurant, or premises where drinks and food are consumed, etc.)? The fiscalization system in Albania was established years ago. Pursuant to point 3, Article 8 of Instruction No. 16, dated April 3, 2020, "On the invoice and circulation monitoring system," a... Read more

Do you even know what DPP is? Digital Product Passports (DPP) are set to play a crucial role in the European Union’s commitment to a circular economy. The purpose of this document is to provide you with a necessary overview of the upcoming Digital Product Passport requirements set to be implemented by the European Union. Read more

In case of interruption of the Internet connection, the taxpayer issues a receipt as in a normal transaction, with the only difference being that the receipt will not have the NIVF code generated by the Tax Administration, and for this, the receipt must be printed on paper. The taxpayer must, within 48 hours after the moment when the Internet connection is interrupted, enable the Internet connecti... Read more