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Albania has been a fiscal country since 2009. It operates an online fiscalization system under which the issuance of fiscal receipts is mandatory. While a POS application does require certification, communication with the Tax Authority is required. There is no obligation for certification of fiscal devices. The official currency used in Albania is the lek (ALL).

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Shifting from a hardware-based fiscalization system, in 2020 Albania introduced an online fiscalization into the country and made POS application certification mandatory. The fiscalization procedure is based on real-time communication between the taxpayer and the tax authorities, via the exchange of XML messages.

Type of fiscalization: Online

Albania’s fiscalization framework, established by Law No. 87/2019, introduced mandatory online fiscalization with a phased rollout between 2020 and 2021, covering B2G, B2B, and finally B2C transactions, regardless of turnover or tax status. The system applies to both cash and cashless payments and requires the use of certified software solutions capable of issuing receipts and e-invoices, digitally signing transactions, and exchanging XML messages with the Tax Administration for real-time authorization and assignment of a unique receipt identifier (NIVF). A simplified procedure via the Central Invoicing Platform is available for small taxpayers meeting specific criteria, allowing them to issue receipts directly through the platform without certified software while still ensuring immediate authorization and compliance.

 

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Fiscalization has transformed from a compliance tool reliant on hardware to dynamic, software-driven platforms linking businesses and tax authorities. The webinar was presented by Dušan Bučevac, Sales Manager at Fiscal Solutions, who covered crucial fiscalization milestones and explained how real-time data has reshaped compliance, transparency, and business decision-making.
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Albania is requiring transport and accommodation businesses to install POS terminals for card payments, with wider application to all businesses expected by the end of 2026. Transport operators are asking for more time due to costs, lack of fiscalized ticketing infrastructure, and unclear implementation rules, while accommodation providers are more willing to comply but may transfer payment costs to customers.
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POS card payments on public buses remain uncertain due to high bank fees, POS costs, and the lack of internet connectivity on buses. Banks have confirmed card commissions and related fees, while operators are seeking talks with state institutions and the Municipality of Tirana on possible cost coverage.
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Albania reminded foreign digital service providers that sales of digital services to non-VAT-registered customers in Albania are subject to local VAT rules. Such providers must appoint a tax representative, register for VAT, charge 20% VAT, and pay it through the representative. For supplies to VAT-registered Albanian businesses, VAT is handled by the local recipient through reverse charge.
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The General Directorate of Taxes reminded affected entities that mandatory POS/POI electronic payment acceptance must be implemented by May 30, 2026. The obligation applies to accommodation, transport services, public institutions, and state-owned companies, with non-compliance after the deadline potentially leading to administrative measures.
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Businesses must enable cashless payments by May 30, 2026, to enhance transaction efficiency and transparency.
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