Amendments to Sole Proprietorship Details

Any changes to the registered details of a sole proprietorship must be reported to the National Business Center (QKB) within the legally mandated timeframes. The process is conducted entirely online, free of charge, and is processed within 24 hours, in accordance with Article 43 of Law No. 9723/2007. The complete procedure for updating sole proprietorship data with the QKB follows the same process for all legal requirements.

What Can You Update

• Trade name
• Registered office address (Headquarters);
• Economic activity (NVE code)
• Estimated annual turnover
• Tax types
• Authorized person’s details

Before You Begin

• Active e-Albania like a business Business Account: You must log in as a business, not as an individual.
• Valid Electronic Signature: Mandatory for submitting the application.
• Notarized Power of Attorney: Required only if the applicant is someone other than the sole proprietor.

Important: You must identify yourself on the portal as a Business using your NIPT, not as a citizen using your personal ID number. This is the essential first step for updating sole proprietorship data with the QKB.

Steps of the procedure

The process is conducted entirely via the e-Albania portalunder the service "Application for amending sole proprietorship details".

1. Log in to e-Albania as a business using your NIPT and password.
2. Search for the service "Application for amending sole proprietorship details" and click "Use".
3. Complete the electronic form with the new data. Existing information will be displayed automatically from state databases.
4. Upload the notarized Power of Attorney, if applicable.
5. Click "Submit" on the final page of the form.
6. Click "Send signature code", enter the code received, and click "Sign".
7. The application is reviewed by an authorized QKB official, resulting in one of the following decisions: Approved, Suspended, or Rejected.
8. The decision is sent automatically via email and appears under "My Space" in the e-Albania portal.

Your personal documents are retrieved directly by administrative officials through state databases; you do not need to submit them yourself.

Timeframe and Cost

The QKB processes the amendment and issues the certificate within one business day of submission, pursuant to Article 54 of Law No. 9723/2007. For applications submitted during official holidays, the timeframe begins on the following business day. The service is free of charge, and the registration is valid indefinitely.

For questions regarding the service, contact: [email protected]

Legal basis

• Law No. 9723/2007 "On Business Registration" (as amended), Articles 43 and 54
• The Civil Code
• Law No. 9920/2008 "On Tax Procedures in the Republic of Albania" (as amended)
• Law No. 9880/2008 "On Electronic Signature"
• Law No. 10273/2010 "On Electronic Documents"

complete list of the legislation can be found on official QKB website. If you are seeking to update information for a sole proprietorship with the QKB, the aforementioned acts serve as the primary legal reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Within how many days must changes be registered?

The law does not specify a precise daily deadline for notifying changes; however, the obligation is to act immediately. Any unjustified delay may result in administrative fines. Regarding the update of sole proprietorship data with the QKB, act as soon as possible to avoid penalties.

Can I change my economic activity if I registered it incorrectly?

Yes. Changing the NVE code is performed via the same service. Caution: A change in activity may impact your tax category. This process is fully valid for updating sole proprietorship data with the QKB.

Is an electronic signature required for amendments as well?

Yes. An electronic signature is mandatory for amendment applications, just as it is for the initial registration.

Can I change my address if I have relocated to another city?

Yes. Updating your headquarters address is done via the same service and is registered within 24 hours, in accordance with the regulations for updating sole proprietorship data with the QKB.

How do I identify myself on e-Albania for amendments?

You must log in as a Business using your NIPT—not as an individual using your personal ID number. This is the key difference from the initial registration process. This is the official procedure for updating sole proprietorship data with the QKB.

Read also: Initial Registration of a Sole Proprietor

Read also: Deregistration of a Sole Proprietorship