Tirana, June 29th, 2011

Why Albania?
Fast reforming country with focus on the ease of doing

business Improving infrastructure Improving legal framework FTA with countries of the region giving access to a bigger market Dynamic and educated workforce

Why Albania?
Protection of Private and Intellectual Property. One-Stop-Shop for licensing and registration for companies. Online system for tax filing and payments. Low tax burden

Albania in numbers
An average annual GDP growth of 6% in the 2000

2009 period. Positive GDP growth of 3.3 % even during the financial crisis On starting a business, Albania ranked 68th in 2009, moved to 46th in 2010 and 45th in 2011 in the global ranking. (Doing Business Report by WB) On getting credit and protecting investors Albania ranks 15th out of 183 countries in 2011 putting Albania among the top reformer countries (Doing Business 2011 by WB)

Liberal FDI Legal Framework

No prior government authorization is needed and no sector

is closed to foreign investment. No limitation on the percentage share of foreign participation in companies - 100 percent foreign ownership is possible Foreign investment may not be expropriated or nationalized directly or indirectly, Foreign investors have the right to expatriate all funds and contribution in kind of investments. No distinction is made between foreign and domestic investors State protection on legal disputes for investments over 10 Million Euro

Registering a business in Albania

Registration through the National Registration Center

is possible:
1 day 100 Leke (ALL) (1 USD) In the Tirana offices or at 31 service windows located in

all municipalities and Tirana and Durres Chambers of Commerce Fast transparent procedures easily verifiable online (www.qkr.gov.al)

Does you business in Albania need a license?

Licensing through the One stop shop model by the

National Licensing Center Only a limited number of business activities need a license or permit before operations start (46 categories) 100 Leke (ALL) (1 USD)
Fast transparent procedures easily verifiable online

(www.qkl.gov.al)

Application can be done in the Tirana headquarters of

9 regional services windows in major municipalities

Investment potentials Attractive economic sectors

Energy Sector Tourism Agriculture and Food Processing Industry Construction and Infrastructure Mining Industry

Energy Sector
Government policy oriented towards development

through the Public Private Partnership model Unexploited potential in renewable energy production (hydro, solar and wind) Favorable legal framework Single Service window for licenses and permits for energy project (National Licensing Center)

Information Technology Sector

Facts A fast growing sector in Albania 96 providers of internet service in 2010 (AKEP) 100,000 families have internet or 12.5% of all families (AKEP) 10,000 businesses (AKEP) Number of broadband lines is estimated at 3.4% compared to 2.5% in 2009 (AKEP) 60,000 entities use ADSL offered by Albtelecom (7% businesses and the rest families)

IT Sector Statistics
Alternative providers DSL (over a copper line) Combination of fiber, coaxial cable, copper line 19029 Albtelecom 59567 TOTAL 78596

15000

5373

18527

Internet access speed Most used speed Users with integrated access TV and Internet Internet and telephone

256 kbit/s- 20 Mbit/s 1 Mbit/s 0 215

2 Mbit/s-12 Mbit/s 2 Mbit/s 59621 0 59621 215

TV and Telephone
TV, Internet, telephone

0 125

0 0

0 125

ICT Sector potential

Software development
Financial services Hospitals Clothing Shoes, and more

Internet providers Website developer and service provider for webbased applications Service providers of integrated systems Hardware distributor and sales

The Albanian Investment Development Agency

The newest National Agency focused on investment

promotion and proactive support to businesses foreign and domestic

Management Board chaired by the Prime Minister

The next step in a long track of successful Government

reforms aimed at improving the business climate in the country

What we will do?

facilitate and support direct investment in Albania, through the

identification and promotion of investment opportunities, offering services and support to existing or potential investors;
increase the competitiveness of small and medium-sized

enterprises, enabling the renewal and improvement of products and services and the technology they use, offering mechanisms to increase their technical capacity and skills renovation;
promote and support exports of goods and services by providing

support services and financial assistance to exporting companies, and export promotion.

What we will do?

Serve as a one-stop-shop for inward investors to ensure

faster and efficient services The agency will conduct all activities and takes all necessary initiatives to support private sector development and improve the business climate Intermediate between investors and state authorities. Investor servicing and support at all stages of the investment cycle.

How we can help?

Implementation of policies and strategies for the private sector

development Studies, research on the business climate Information about business conditions and opportunities in Albania Contacts within national and regional government agencies Detailed statistical and survey data about Albania and its key sectors Identification of sites and buildings Project management support throughout the investment cycle Links with potential partners

Let AIDA help you make Albania your Investment destination

Contact Information Address: Blvd Gjergj Fishta Pall Shallvare Tirana, Albania Tel: +355 42251001 info@aida.gov.al www.aida.gov.al