- Every active business must issue fiscalized invoices; this is no longer a transitional phase but a condition of operation.
- The Self-Care platform can be used for free by a small business without VAT, with simplified profit tax, a single location, and “sole self-employed” status.
- Businesses that do not meet these criteria must choose one of the software companies certified by AKSHI and DPT.
Since the summer of 2022, every active business in Albania must issue fiscalized invoices, in accordance with the applicable tax legislation. Failure to issue a fiscal invoice results in a fine that can lead to the closure of the business. The practical question for every new business is a different one: what is the cheapest way to become fiscally compliant?.
From our daily work, we see that many new businesses pay for a fiscalization software without first checking whether they meet the requirements to use the Self-Care platform for free.
Read also: Electronic fiscalization certificate. How to apply and when to renew., for the steps to apply for the electronic certificate, the first step toward fiscalization.
Who can use Self-Care for free?
The Tax Administration's Self-Care platform can be used free of charge by taxpayers who simultaneously meet the following criteria: are not subject to VAT, have tax obligations under the simplified profit tax for small businesses, have only one place of business, and have the legal status of “Natural Person” with the employment category “sole proprietor.”.
Who needs certified software?
Taxpayers who do not meet the above criteria, whether they are VAT-registered, have more than one location, or have a different legal form of organization, must choose one of the software companies certified by AKSHI and the DPT for fiscalization. The full list of these companies is available on the website of the General Directorate of Taxes.
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?
If you're starting a new business and planning to pay upfront for a fiscalization software, first check whether you qualify for free Self-Care. This could save you a completely unnecessary monthly fee.
How we handle this with our clients
When a new client contacts us about fiscalization, we first assess their specific situation to determine whether they qualify for free Self-Care or need certified software before signing any contract.
