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Albania
Europe
Lucky Nomads World Index
68.93 / 100
Global rank
#69
Corporate tax
15%
Personal tax
23%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.7 / 10
- Affordability Index8.1 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index6.9 / 10
- WiFi Index7.4 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.7 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.2 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.3 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.8 / 10
- Banking Index5.4 / 10
- GeoStability Index7.2 / 10
- Justice & Order Index6.0 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.6 / 10
- Open Society Index6.5 / 10
- Flight Index3.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.2 / 10
- English Index6.1 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.4 / 10
- AI Access Index6.0 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.1 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.1 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.1 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Tirana
- Population (approx.)
- 2,800,000
- Area (km²)
- 28,748 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- ALL
- Currency name
- Albanian lek
- Main airport IATA code
- TIA
- Airport name
- Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $886/month
- Main languages
- Albanian
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Europe
- Web TLD
- .al
- Phone calling code
- +355
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 15%ModerateWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 23%ModerateWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies taxed on worldwide income with foreign tax credit relief through 46 double tax treaties. No US-Albania DTT, creating dual taxation risk for US-linked structures.
Flat 15 percent corporate income tax under Law No. 29/2023 effective 01.01.2024. Major sector concessions apply through 2029: 0 percent for entities with annual turnover under , 5 percent for agritourism and agricultural cooperatives, 5 percent for the automotive sector, plus 10-year exemption for special-status 4 and 5 star hotels and Mountain Package investments.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Tax residency triggered by 183-plus days in calendar year or permanent home in Albania. Digital Mobile Workers permit holders benefit from a statutory 12-month exemption from tax residency under Law No. 25/2022 amendments, regardless of physical presence.
Progressive 0 to 23 percent on employment income (0 percent under monthly, 13 percent to , 23 percent above). Self-employed business income taxed at 15 to 23 percent, but with 0 percent transitional rate on annual turnover under through 31 December 2029. Investment income at flat 15 percent, dividends at 8 percent.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Small Business 0 Percent Regime
AvailableAlbania applies a 0 percent corporate income tax and 0 percent business income tax to legal entities, self-employed individuals, and individual…
Four and Five Star Hotel Special Status Regime
AvailableFour and five-star hotels and resorts holding an internationally recognized brand name and obtaining special status from the Ministry of Tourism are…
Technological and Economic Development Area (TEDA) Regime
AvailableCompanies operating in Albanian Technological and Economic Development Areas (TEDAs) benefit from a 50 percent corporate income tax reduction for…
Mountain Package Investment Incentive
AvailableInvestments in mountainous regions of Albania benefit from a 10-year complete exemption from corporate income tax (15 percent standard rate becomes…
Agritourism and Agricultural Cooperatives 5 Percent CIT
AvailableAlbanian agritourism entities (certified under Law 93/2015 On Tourism) and agricultural cooperatives benefit from a reduced 5 percent corporate…
Automotive Sector 5 Percent CIT
AvailableAlbanian automotive sector entities benefit from a reduced 5 percent corporate income tax rate (vs 15 percent standard) until 31 December 2029.
For individuals
Small Business 0 Percent Regime
AvailableAlbania applies a 0 percent corporate income tax and 0 percent business income tax to legal entities, self-employed individuals, and individual…
Digital Mobile Workers First-Year Tax Exemption
AvailableForeign nationals holding the Albanian Unique Permit for Digital Mobile Workers are not considered Albanian tax residents for the first 12 months of…
You either qualify for Albania's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Albania lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), retirement routes, family and dependant routes, student and graduate routes, and remote work visas. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
8 programmes listed · 8 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
2 programmesCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Unique Permit for Investors
- Available
Unique Permit for Real Estate Owners
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Unique Permit for Employment
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Unique Permit for Self-Employment
Retirement routes
1 programmeRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Pensioner Residence Permit
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Reunification Residence Permit
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Residence Permit
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Unique Permit for Digital Mobile Workers
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Albania.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.1 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- SafetyShield Index7.7 / 10Solid safety baseline
- Quality of Life Index7.6 / 10Strong quality of life index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index3.5 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.1 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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