Every LLC has a legal obligation to register any data change in the QKB announced during the initial registration, according to Article 43 of Law No. 9723/2007. The LLC change process at QKB is necessary to ensure data accuracy. Failure to register results in an administrative fine.
Changes are applied online through e-Albania, free of charge, and within 1 business day.
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The law requires immediate registration of the following changes:
✔ Administrator Change (New Appointment, Dismissal, Term Change)
✔ Change in registered capital (increase or decrease)
✔ Transfer of shares between partners or to third parties
✔ Change of registered office (main address or additional addresses)
Change of activity object
✔ Company Name Change
✔ Change duration
✔ Submission of annual financial statements and audit report (when required)
✔ Appointment or dismissal of the certified public accountant
Appointment of liquidators and dissolution deeds
✔ Acts of transformation, merger, or division
✔ Placing collateral or guarantees on capital quotas
The change does not produce effects on third parties without being registered. This is especially true for a change of administrator; until their registration with the National Business Center (QKB), the old administrator remains legally valid.
If the statute or deed of incorporation is amended, the full text of the document with subsequent amendments shall be deposited.
They can be registered voluntarily:
✔ Trade name or distinctive signs of activity
Website, email, phone, and fax
✔ Decisions of governing bodies (suspension of activity, etc.)
Any other data related to economic activity
Changes are applied by logging in as a business on e-Albania. This is the main difference from the initial registration, which is done as an individual (citizen).
e-Albania Service: Application for changes to registration data for LLC.
Cost: Free of charge. Turnaround: 1 business day. Public holidays do not count.
Caution: Electronic signature is mandatory.
✔ Power of attorney or proxy, if the applicant is not the administrator
Decision of the competent body (usually the assembly) that certifies the change
✔ Any other act required by the type of change
The documents provided by the administration do not need to be brought by you.
Change of administrator: assembly decision for appointment or dismissal and identification document of the new administrator.
Transfer of quotas: purchase agreement signed by the parties.
Capital change: assembly resolution and, if the capital has been paid, the bank mandate.
Change of registered office: decision of the administrator or the assembly.
Change of object: assembly decision and amended statute with full text.
If the LLC suspends its activity, it must notify the QKB. After registration, the company's status will be marked as “Suspended.”
Caution: A company that has not conducted business for 2 years and has not reported the suspension may be primarily deregistered by the QKB.
e-Albania Service: Application for notification of temporary cessation of activity
✔ Identification document of the administrator or legal representative
✔ Representation, if the applicant is different from the administrator
✔ Company resolution or administrator's request (for legal entities only — no additional documentation required for individuals)
Cost: Free. Delivery time: 1 business day.
It's a business. This is the main difference from the initial registration.
Decision of the assembly for appointment or dismissal and identification document of the new administrator. The change takes effect only after registration in the NACC.
The law does not specify a specific deadline, but the change does not produce effects on third parties before registration. It is recommended immediately after the assembly's decision.
All applications on e-Albania require a valid electronic signature.
By, by assembly decision. The new name is verified for availability during the application.
According to the announcement, after 2 years, the CBIC can primarily deregister.
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Law no. 9723, dated 03.05.2007 “On Business Registration”, amended (article 43)
Law No. 9901, dated 14.04.2008 “On Traders and Commercial Companies”, as amended
Law No. 9920, dated 05.19.2008 “Tax Procedures”, as amended
Law No. 9880, dated February 25, 2008, “On Electronic Signature”
Law No. 10273, dated April 29, 2010, “On the Electronic Document”