- In May 2020, the General Directorate of Taxes announced the opening of online applications, through e-Albania, for the certification of producers and maintainers of software solutions for fiscalization.
- This was not a process limited to that moment. The application remains open continuously even today for any IT entity that meets the criteria of Decree No. 239/2020.
- After certification, the entity receives an electronic certificate and is entered into the public register of software producers/maintainers, which allows it to offer the product on the market.
- Why this certification matters even for the business purchasing the software is explained in our dedicated article on the certification of fiscalization software.
In May 2020, The General Directorate of Taxes announced that entities operating in the field of information technology could apply online, through the e-Albania platform, to be certified as producers or maintainers of software solutions for invoicing and fiscalization, in accordance with the requirements of Government Decree No. 239, dated March 20, 2020.
From our daily work, we see that some IT entities mistakenly consider this to be a closed application window that has been closed for some time, whereas registration for the certification process is continuously open, with no end date.
Read also: Certification of fiscalization software: why it remains mandatory today, where we explain the legal basis and why every business should verify this certification when choosing its software.
How to apply for certification
Steps for online application on e-Albania
The IT entity submits the application and the technical documentation of the software solution through the relevant services on e-Albania. The joint DPT-AKSHI Commission reviews the application, the documentation, and the software itself before issuing the certification.
What do you get after certification?
The certified entity receives an electronic certificate containing its code as manufacturer/maintainer and the registered software solution code, and is entered into the public register of certified entities, enabling it to offer its product or service in the Albanian market.
Every time there is a tax or financial change that affects your business, we notify you directly by email with a practical explanation.
Send me free notificationsWhy does it matter today?
The application remains open, not the closed process of 2020.
New IT entities continue to apply for and obtain certification even today, as the market for billing and fiscalization solutions continues to expand and the requirements of Decree No. 239/2020 remain the mandatory legal basis for any new application.
How we handle this with our clients
When a client asks us about billing software, we verify whether its provider is listed in the public register of certified entities before recommending that solution.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for certification today?
Yes, the application is open continuously through e-Albania for any entity that meets the criteria of Decree No. 239/2020.
Where can I check if a software is in the public registry?
From AKSHI or by requesting information directly from the software provider, who should have his certificate.
What does this have to do with choosing my software?
If the software you choose is not certified, you will not fulfill the legal obligation of fiscalization, regardless of its functionality.
