Albania State News Announces Tax Measures Under Proposed 2026 Tourism Sector Plan

The Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) May 5 announced that the Central Tax Administration approved a proposed tourism sector plan for 2026 that includes tax measures. The plan include measures to: 1) broaden the scope of taxpayers and increase VAT registration through real data on economic activity, accommodation capacity, and the number of employees; 2) clarify employment relationships, professional categories, and engagement schedules, and revise occupations and indicative salaries; 3) increase payers of VAT at the 6 percent accommodation rate, and at the 20 percent rate for bars, restaurants, and other tourist services; 4) integrate systems such as e-Filing, and use ...