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What is the company registry in Kosovo?
Ministry of Trade and Industry – Business Registration Agency (ARBK)
Rr. "Muharrem Fejza" p.n. Lagjja e Spitalit, Prishtinë, Republika e Kosovës
About Kosovo
The Kosovo Companies Registry is located in Pristina and was founded in 2001.
Kosovo officially the Republic of Kosovo is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe with partial diplomatic recognition. The main language of Kosovo is Albanian which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Serbian and Turkish spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Kosovo is over 1.58 million.
Kosovo Economy
The Real GDP in Kosovo is in the region of $23.962 billion with a GDP per capita of $13,600. Kosovo economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Kosovo are mattress materials, iron alloys, metal piping, scrap iron, building plastics.
Main Trading Partners of Kosovo
The leading export and import partners for Kosovo are:
Exports: United States 16%, Albania 15%, North Macedonia 12%, Germany 8%, Italy 8%
Imports: Germany 13%, Turkey 13%, China 10%, Serbia 7%, Italy 6%
Kosovo Certificate of Incorporation
The Kosovo 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.
Kosovo Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Kosovo 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 Kosovo register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Kosovo customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Kosovo Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Kosovo the relevant laws are:
Based on provisions of Regulation 2001/6 and Administrative Order 2002/22
What information is free to view at Kosovo Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Kosovo the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Kosovo Business Name - Emri i biznesit
Kosovo Type of Business/Legal Form - Lloji biznesit
Kosovo Unique identification number - Numri unik identifikues
Kosovo Number of Employees - Numri punëtorëve
Kosovo Registration Date - Data e regjistrimit
Kosovo Address - Adresa
Kosovo Phone Number - Telefoni
Kosovo E-mail
Kosovo Share Capital - Kapitali
Kosovo Status in KBRA - Statusi në ARBK
Kosovo Shareholders - Pronar/ Aksionarë
Kosovo Business Activity - Aktivitet/et
Do you need to register / sign up at the Kosovo Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Kosovo register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Kosovo
There are over 9,500 companies registered in Kosovo.
Types of Companies in Kosovo
Businesses in Kosovo can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Kosovo Individual business or general partnership
Kosovo Partnership (sh.k.m.)
Kosovo Limited Liability Company (L.L.C.).
Kosovo Joint Stock Company (J.S.C.)
Kosovo Foreign company - Branch
Kosovo Agricultural Cooperative
Can you order a Kosovo Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Kosovo agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Kosovo accepts the Apostille Certificate for Kosovo Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Kosovo signed up to the Hague Convention on 14th July 2016.
What is the language(s) of the Kosovo Company Registry?
The Kosovo Company Register is in Albanian, Bosnian and English languages.
Kosovo Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Kosovo has 32 embassies abroad, as well as 22 consulates and two other representations.
Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, hosts 22 embassies, and in addition there are a total of eight consulates and another six representations located in Kosovo.
Kosovo Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Kosovo. Our local partner is based in Pristina which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Kosovo including Gjilan and Mitrovica. 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.
Kosovo Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Kosovo 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 Kosovo.
Kosovo Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Kosovo. Our specialist Kosovo skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Kosovo Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Kosovo Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Kosovo. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Kosovo Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Kosovo?
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 Kosovo?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Kosovo?
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.