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How to Start a Business in Albania – A Quick Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Register in 24–48 hours. Simple, online and transparent with Pivot.

Starting a business in a new country can feel overwhelming, but with Pivot  the process is simple, transparent and fully online. 
Within 24–48 hours, you focus on growth, we handle everything else.


Why Foreigners Choose Albania for Business

  • Low corporate and personal taxes compared to EU countries
  • Affordable workforce and operational costs
  • Strategic location with access to both EU and Balkan markets
  • Fast company registration process (24–48 hours)
  • Attractive for remote business owners

How Pivot Makes the Process Simple

  • Fully managed service – from legal documents to invoicing setup
  • Transparent process with email updates at every step
  • Multilingual professional team (English, Italian, Albanian)
  • 24/7 access to your business documents via Odoo Customer Portal


Step-by-Step Process to Register Your Company

Here’s how we make starting your business in Albania simple, fast, and fully managed.

1 - Online questionnaire

Fill in our quick online form so we can collect all the details needed to start your registration right away.

2 - Initial consultation

 A free call where we explain legal requirements, company structures, and the basics for operating in Albania.

3 - Registration at QKB

 We prepare and submit all documents to the National Business Center, keeping you updated at every step.

4 - Licensing (if needed)

 If your activity requires a license, we handle the full application process for you.

5 - Invoicing setup

Option A: we issue invoices for you.

Option B: we set up a dedicated invoicing system so you can manage them yourself.

6 - Bank accounts

 We accompany you to open business accounts and prepare all necessary documentation.

7 - Physical presence

Required only at the very first registration moment; everything else is managed online via our Odoo Customer Portal (documents, invoices, real-time status 24/7).

Why Pivot?

  • Simple & transparent, documented step-by-step
  • Email updates for every completed task
  • 24/7 access to documents & reports
  • Real-time tracking of tax filings, payments, and any requests
  • Multilingual, professional team
  • Seamless tech integrations from anywhere in the world


​Ready to start?

Fill in the contact form and we’ll reach out as soon as possible for your first consultation. 

Contact Us 

 
Find below some other useful links:

https://e-albania.al/Register/Business/Foreign/Captcha.aspx

https://qkb.gov.al/home/


The First Accounting Partner of Odoo in Albania