A fast reforming country with focus on the ease of doing business, with its excellent strategic location, free market access, low taxes and great incentives, as well as a motivated, educated and cost competitive work force, Albania is an excellent investment destination.

1. Strategic Location in Southeastern Europe- Access to Markets in Europe and the Balkan region

Located in the center of natural crossroads of major corridors in Europe Pan European corridor VIII Entry gate with 4 ports, Durres, Vlora, Shengjin, Saranda:

*Port of Shengjin is potentially one of the deepest (25 m) in the region and in the Mediterranean Sea.

2. FREE MARKET ACCESS

The Albanian economy is now completely open and characterized by fully liberalized trade

The most resilient of South-Eastern European economies

The only economy in the region that did not go through a recession period

3. BUSINESS – FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

Tax benefits and incentives in investment strategic sectors

Online tax system

Business legal framework in compliance with EU legislation

4. ONE STOP – SHOP MODEL

Registration of the new business is one 24 hours at no cost

Fast & transparent business licensing, by the National Licensing Center

5. LARGE SELECTION OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities of investments with public – private partnership

Opportunities of investments in areas with stability and sustainable growing sectors

*Renewable Energy       * Tourism         * Agriculture

* Manufacturing       * Transport & Logistics      * ICT Services          * Mining Industry

6. SUPPORTIVE FDI LEGAL FRAMEWORK

No prior government authorization

All sectors open to foreign investors

No limitation or restrictions for foreign companies 100 % foreign ownership possible

No restrictions on profit and capital repatriation Special state protection

7. COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE ABILITY

In foreign languages, (English, Italian and Greek are widely spoken. French and German included in the education system)

57 % of the population under the age of 35

Over 1,071,948 young, well-educated and motivated professionals

Approximately 116.292 students registered in University  annually

One of the lowest minimum wages in the region 157 Euro

8. FAVORABLE TAX SYSTEM

Corporate tax rate15%

Personal tax rate0 – 23 %

Treaties for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with over 30 countries Non distinction between foreign and domestic investors

9. FAST IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE

Rapidly development infrastructure in transportation, telecommunication and energy Well-developed and low-cost sea transport facilities Well-established transportation routes and direct delivery mechanism to most of the EU countries

10. RECOMMENDED TOURIST DESTINATION

Albania is listed 4th on “52 Places to Go in 2014”by New York Times Top Destinations 2012- ‘Frommer’s Travel Guide’ The first of the 10 best places to visit 2011- Lonely Planet