Work & Business

Yes. An Albanian SHPK (LLC) can invoice foreign clients, receive foreign payments, and benefit from the 0% corporate tax rate on turnover under ALL 14 million. This is a popular structure among digital nomads who want legal clarity. Consult an Albanian accountant to set up the structure correctly.

Internet in Sarandë has improved significantly. Most modern apartments and hotels have fibre or fast cable with speeds adequate for video calls. However, reliability can dip during peak summer months when demand surges. Having a backup 4G hotspot via a local SIM is recommended.

Yes, and it's growing. Tirana has Tumo Tirana (a free youth tech education centre), Impact Hub Tirana, several coding bootcamps, and a growing number of software outsourcing companies. The Albanian diaspora - particularly from Italy, the UK, and Germany - is returning with skills and capital. The scene is small but energetic.

Albanian business culture is relationship-driven and informal compared to northern Europe. Building personal connections before business transactions is valued. Meetings often start with coffee and small talk. Punctuality expectations are more relaxed than in Germany or Scandinavia. English is used in most business contexts in Tirana.

Your spouse can join you on a family reunification permit based on your Digital Mobile Worker Unique Permit. However, working in Albania for a local employer would require a separate employment permit. Working remotely for a foreign employer may be permissible - consult an immigration attorney for your specific situation.