Registration of non-profit organizations in Albania
Any natural or legal person, domestic or foreign, has the right to establish a non-profit organization (NPO) in Albania. Non-profit organizations in Albania are registered based on Law No. 8788, dated 7.5.2001, “On non-profit organizations”, as amended.
The forms of organization of an NPO are:
- Association, NPO with membership
- Foundation, NPO without membership
- Center, NPO without membership
Non-profit organizations acquire legal personality after their registration in the Court of General Jurisdiction in Tirana.
The main documentation necessary for the establishment of an NPO is the act of establishment as well as the statute, approved by its founders. The foundation can be established on the basis of a testamentary act, which constitutes the act of its establishment.
The act of establishment contains in summary the main information on the NPO including its name, logo, founders, its goal etc. On the other hand, based on the form of organization chosen, the Statute contains a detailed regulation of issues of organization, operation and activity of the NPO.
According to the law, the deadline for taking the Decision by the Court on the registration of the NPO is within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of filing the request.
The costs of registering an NPO vary from 30,000 to 50,000 ALL, including the cost of notarization, legal advice, etc.
An NPO, after gaining legal personality, has the obligation to register with the tax administration and be equipped with NIPT.
For instructions and further information you can contact us:
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