Addition to Albania's Tourist Ports Law
WHAT CHANGED
Law No. 36/2026 adds a targeted exception to Article 6 of Law No. 9710/2007. Where the Strategic Investment Committee (KIS) has granted assisted or special-procedure strategic investment status and the tourist port forms an integral part of that approved investment, the port may be built and operated by the entity holding that status.
The Council of Ministers must set the procedures, rules and documents for the construction and operation contract within six months after the law enters into force.
WHO IS AFFECTED
Holders of strategic-investment status, developers and operators of tourist ports, and parties preparing construction and operating contracts for those projects.
WHAT TO DO
- Confirm that both the KIS status and the approved strategic-investment decision expressly cover the tourist port before relying on the exception.
- Developers with projects in progress should check whether the addition affects an existing concession or authorisation.
- Read alongside the July amendments to the tourism law, which affect the same sector.
Published in Fletorja Zyrtare No. 98 on 12 May 2026 and entered into force 15 days after publication, on 27 May 2026.
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