Find your employer of record in Albania

Citizens of European Union countries and other parts of the world need a visa to enter Albania. In

addition, they need, as in other countries, a residence permit to live in the country. Contractor Management Services can process these visas and permits for foreigners who want to work in the country.

In this case, foreigners, according to their citizenship and the expected job, may receive some of the following permits:

1. Work registration certificate. For activities that do not last more than 60 or 90 days.
2. Employment statements.
3. Work permit. In this case, those who plan to work and remain in the country for more than 90 in 180 days.

The work permit must be requested by the person at the Directory of Migration of the National Employment Service. Thus, after applying, the person must wait approximately 10 days. In addition, there are 4 main categories for work permits in the country:

• Type A. Permit for economic activities for employers and employees.
• Type B. For independent economic activities.
• Type C. Permission for special ovations.
• Type D. In this case, it is a permanent work permit for foreigners who meet the criteria.

In addition to this, the authorities can grant residence permits and permanent stay through the provision of a residence permit. Moreover, to obtain it, you must go to the Regional Directorate of Borders and Migration. Thus, the owner of said service will be able to enter, stay, and leave the country.

In Albania, the standard VAT rate is 20.00%.

Termination Process

An international PEO can not only perform employee onboarding but also contract termination. In this case, if an employer wants to fire an employee, it must give the latter prior notice. At the same time, the employer must meet within 3 days of the notice to give the reason for the termination. In addition, the employer is obligated to allow the employee to present a counterargument against said reason. However, if the employer does not arrange this mandatory meeting after notification, the worker may receive compensation.

Likewise, it happens if the employer wants to terminate the contract of the employee for any reason. On the other hand, if it is an employee wishes to terminate the employment relationship, they must justify it and comply with the notice period. Likewise, during the trial period, both the employer and the employee may terminate the employment with a 5-day notice.

Notice Period

Through the Employer of Record in Albania, you will also be able to find out and apply notice periods as follows:

• 2 weeks of notice for employees with less than 6 months of employment.
• 1 month of notice for employees with between 6 months and 2 years of employment.
• 2 months of notice for employees with between 2 and 5 years of employment.
• 3 months of notice for employees with more than 5 years of employment.

Severance Pay

Severance pay is 15 days for employees who have worked for at least 3 years in the same company.

Probation Period

In the country, this period is generally 3 months, then you can hire and onboard workers in Albania.

Paid Time Offs

The Albanian labor code establishes regulations related to paid holidays for Albanian workers. Thus, it establishes that an employee with at least 1 year of full service is entitled to receive 4 weeks of vacation. In this case, you must take vacations during the working year or in the first 3 months of the following year. On the other hand, employees who do not complete at least 1 year of service will receive their leave days prorated. In addition, all requests must be given to the employee at least 30 days before the leave start date.

Public Holidays

There are 23 national holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Holidays

There are 20 vacation holidays throughout the year.

Sick Days

The Employer of record in Albania can manage this leave that lasts the entire time of the illness of the worker. Therefore, for the employee to return to work, a doctor must confirm that they can do so. In addition, the employer must pay for the first 14 days of leave 80% of the salary of the employee. Then, from the 15th day of the leave, social security pays the worker 70% of his average salary for the last 6 months.