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What is the company registry in Albania?
National Business Center (Qendra Kombetare e Biznesit)
Boulevard “Zhan D’Ark”, Property no.33, Military House, Tirana, Albania
About Albania
The Albania Companies Registry is located in Tirana and was founded in 2007.
Albania is a country in Southeast Europe which is located in the Balkans. The main language of Albania is Albanian which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Greek and Macedonian spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Albanian Lek (ALL). The population of Albania is over 2.4 million.
Albania Economy
The Real GDP in Albania is in the region of $49 billion with a GDP per capita of $18.100. Albania economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Albania are garments, footwear, iron alloys, electricity and crude petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Albania
The leading export and import partners for Albania are:
Exports: Italy 41%, Greece 10%, Spain 7%, Germany 5%, China 4%
Imports: Italy 25%, Turkey 14%, Greece 12%, China 10%, Germany 5%
Albania Certificate of Incorporation
The Albania Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Albania Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Albania company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Albania register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Albania customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Albania Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Albania the relevant laws are:
Law On Entrepreneurs and Companies of 2008
Law no. 131/2015 “On the National Business Center”
What information is free to view at Albania Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Albania the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Albania Company Number (NUIS)
Albania Company Name
Albania Activity / Type of Business - Objekti i Aktivitetit
Do you need to register / sign up at the Albania Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Albania register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Albania
There are over 40,000 companies registered in Albania.
Types of Companies in Albania
Businesses in Albania can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Sh.p.k. (Shoqëri me përgjegjësi të kufizuar): ≈ Ltd. (UK); a business entity established by one or several natural or legal persons;
Sh.A. (Shoqëri Aksionere): ≈ PLC (UK); a company whose capital is divided into shares signed by its founders;
Shoqëri komandite: ≈ limited partnership; the liability of at least one partner is limited to the value of their contribution;
Shoqëri kolektive: ≈ general partnership; the liability of the company's partners before its creditors is unlimited;
Degë: ≈ subsidiary; entities created by a parent company that carry the same legal presence as the company;
Zyrë e përfaqësimit: ≈ representative office; business offices where a company's activities can operate from that are not intended to generate revenue.
Other Albania Company Registry Services
Albania Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Albania Licenses
Albania Permits and Authorisations
Can you order a Albania Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Albania agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Albania accepts the Apostille Certificate for Albania Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Albania signed up to the Hague Convention on 9th May 2004.
What is the language(s) of the Albania Company Registry?
The Albania Company Register is in Albanian and English languages.
Albania Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Albania has 40 embassies abroad, as well as 75 consulates and 3 other representations.
Tirana, the capital of Albania, hosts 40 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 44 consulates and one other representation located in Albania.
Albania Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Albania. Our local partner is based in Tirana which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Albania including Berat, Pogradec, Korce and Sarande. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Albania Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Albania from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Albania Moody's rating: B1 (first obtained in 2021)
Albania Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2020)
Albania Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Albania Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Albania.
Albania Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Albania. Our specialist Albania skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Albania Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Albania Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Albania. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Albania Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Albania?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Albania?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Albania?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.