Question 1

Do you advise international clients in English?

Accepted Answer

Daily. Tridens is an English- and German-speaking law firm in Tirana; most of our clients are international companies, investors, and families operating in Albania. Matters run in English from the first call to the final document. We work in Albanian, English, and German.

Question 2

Can you form a company in Albania for a foreign owner?

Accepted Answer

Yes — company formation in Albania is one of our most frequent mandates: entity selection, registration with the National Business Center (QKB), tax registration, and the shareholder and governance documents that follow.

Question 3

Do you handle Albanian tax for foreign companies and individuals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our tax team covers corporate and personal taxation, VAT, transfer pricing, payroll and contributions, tax residency, and disputes with the Albanian tax authorities — designed for cross-border situations.

Question 4

Can you support the financial side of our operations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alongside tax advisory we support payroll and contributions, statutory filings, financial reporting, and the records behind them — so your legal, tax, and financial position always tells one consistent story. Tell us what you need and we will shape the engagement around it.

Question 5

Do I need to be in Albania to register a company?

Accepted Answer

No. With a notarized power of attorney we can complete the entire registration on your behalf, including the QKB filing and the opening steps.

Question 6

Can a foreign person or company own 100% of an Albanian company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Albanian law permits full foreign ownership of a limited liability company, and neither a local shareholder nor a local director is required.

Question 7

How much share capital do I need to open a company in Albania?

Accepted Answer

The statutory minimum for a limited liability company (SH.P.K.) is 100 Albanian lek. In practice the capital should reflect what the business needs to operate credibly.

Question 8

Do I need a visa to come to Albania?

Accepted Answer

Citizens of many countries, including the EU, the UK and the US, may stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Staying longer or working requires a residence permit.

Question 9

Can I work in Albania on my residence permit?

Accepted Answer

Albania issues a unique permit combining the right to reside and the right to work, so in most cases a single application covers both.

Question 10

How long does an Albanian residence permit last?

Accepted Answer

Initial permits are typically issued for one year and renewed for longer periods; after five years of continuous legal residence you may apply for permanent residence.

Question 11

Do I have to register for VAT as soon as the company exists?

Accepted Answer

No. VAT registration becomes mandatory once annual turnover exceeds 10 million lek, or earlier for certain activities; below that threshold it is optional. Whether to register voluntarily depends on your customers and your input VAT — we advise before the first invoice, because the choice affects pricing.

Question 12

When do I become tax resident in Albania?

Accepted Answer

You are treated as tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Albania in a tax year, or if your permanent home or the centre of your vital interests is here. Residence brings worldwide income into scope — subject to the double tax treaty with your home country, which we apply to your facts before you move.

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