Corporate and Investor Services in Albania

Andoni Law & Tax advises companies, founders, shareholders and foreign investors on corporate and investment-related legal matters in Albania. Our clients range from individuals opening their first Albanian company to international groups that need structured legal support for a local subsidiary or branch.

Doing business in Albania involves more than a registration form. Depending on the project, it may require choosing the right legal form, preparing corporate documents, filing with the National Business Center (QKB), dealing with the tax administration, reviewing sector rules and putting proper contracts in place.

This hub brings together our corporate and investor services, so that the legal, tax and administrative aspects of a project can be reviewed in a coordinated way, by one team, from the first assessment to ongoing support.

Who This Hub Is For

These services are designed for clients who need reliable corporate legal support in Albania, including:

• foreign investors entering the Albanian market
• founders and entrepreneurs setting up a new company
• international groups operating through an Albanian subsidiary or branch
• shareholders and administrators of Albanian companies
• companies changing their structure, ownership or governance
• clients who need ongoing support on contracts and legal compliance

When This Service Is Appropriate

Corporate legal support is typically useful when:

• you are planning to enter the Albanian market and need to choose an entry structure
• a company is being set up, reorganized or prepared for new investors
• shares or quotas are being transferred, or the capital structure is changing
• contracts with local partners, clients or suppliers need to be drafted or reviewed
• corporate documents and filings need to be prepared and submitted to the institutions
• a legal question arises during day-to-day operations and needs a clear answer

Why Legal Support Matters

Early corporate decisions — the legal form, the shareholding structure, the governance rules, the key contracts — shape how a business operates in Albania for years. Choices that look minor at the setup stage may later affect liability, taxation, financing, dispute risk and the ability to bring in or exit investors.

For foreign clients there is an additional layer: documents issued abroad may need apostilles and certified translations, procedures follow Albanian formal requirements, and information is not always available in English or Italian. Structured legal support helps keep the file complete, the procedure clear and the risks visible before commitments are made.

How We Work

1. We review the project

We start by understanding the business, the parties involved and the objectives, and by reviewing the available documents.

2. We advise on structure and options

We outline the realistic legal options, their practical implications and the documents each route would require, so decisions are made on an informed basis.

3. We prepare documents and filings

We draft or review the corporate documents and prepare the filings with the National Business Center (QKB) and other institutions where required.

4. We coordinate the process

We follow the registrations and administrative steps, coordinate notaries, translators and the client's accountants, and respond to requests that arise during the procedure.

5. We remain available after setup

After the initial work, we can support the company with contracts, corporate changes, compliance questions and other legal matters as they arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreign citizens or foreign companies own an Albanian company?

In general, Albanian law allows foreign individuals and foreign companies to hold shares or quotas in Albanian companies. Certain sectors may involve additional requirements, so the structure should be reviewed before setup.

Do I need to travel to Albania to set up or manage a company?

In many cases, a significant part of the process can be handled remotely through a power of attorney, depending on the documents and the steps involved. We can review your situation and confirm what is possible in your case.

Which authority handles company registration in Albania?

Most company registrations and corporate filings are made through the National Business Center (QKB). Depending on the activity, other institutions such as the tax administration may also be involved.

Do you also cover the tax side of an investment?

We review the legal aspects and coordinate with tax advisors and accountants where needed, so that the corporate structure and its fiscal profile are considered together.

Can you support the company after incorporation?

Yes. We assist with contracts, corporate changes, employment documents, compliance questions and other legal matters that arise during ordinary business activity.

Planning to Invest or Do Business in Albania?

Contact Andoni Law & Tax to review your project, the documents and the appropriate legal structure before you commit. We will explain the realistic options and the steps involved, in clear terms.

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