Albania VAT Registrations Explained

Once you have determined that you need to register for VAT in Albania, here is how the process works and what you can expect.

Who You Register With

All VAT registrations in Albania are submitted to the General Directorate of Taxes (Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Tatimeve). There is only one registration for the entire country.

Types of Registration Available in Kintsugi

Kintsugi supports two paths for Albania VAT registration:

1. New registration — If you are registering in Albania for the first time, you can submit your registration request directly through Kintsugi. The platform guides you through the required information and submits it on your behalf.

2. Import an existing registration — If you are already registered with the Albanian tax authority, you can import that registration into Kintsugi so that all your filings and compliance tracking are managed in one place.

How to Get Started

Albania must be enabled on your Kintsugi account before you can access registration features. Contact your Kintsugi sales representative to get this unlocked. Once enabled, navigate to the Albania section of the platform to initiate or import your registration.

Filing Frequency

After registering, businesses are required to file VAT returns monthly in Albania. Returns are due by the 14th of the month following the reporting period. Late filings trigger automatic penalties, so it is important to stay on schedule. Kintsugi manages the filing calendar for you so nothing falls through the cracks.

Deregistration

If you no longer meet the threshold or cease taxable activities in Albania, you can apply to deregister. Contact the General Directorate of Taxes directly, or speak with your Kintsugi account team for guidance on how to handle deregistration properly.

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