- The Electronic Register of Experts, established by the Ministry of Justice under Article 224(d) of the Code of Civil Procedure, serves courts, prosecutors, and public institutions when they require specialized expertise, including financial and accounting expertise.
- Registration is carried out based on the criteria set forth in the Ministry of Justice's guidelines, with the application submitted electronically.
- Certified accountants and other professionals can register as forensic experts, becoming part of the list from which courts select experts for financial or accounting matters.
- For a business, this record may come into play when a legal or tax matter requires an independent expert opinion.
The Ministry of Justice administers the Electronic Register of Experts, an official list of individuals who meet specific professional criteria and may be summoned by courts, prosecutors, or other public institutions to provide specialized expertise in judicial proceedings. The legal basis is Article 224(d) of the Code of Civil Procedure.
From our daily work, we see that most businesses are not aware of this registry until they are involved in a legal case where an independent expert is required, financial, accounting, or in another field, and then they realize that the experts appointed by the court come precisely from this list.
How does the experts' registry work?
Who can register?
Any person who meets the criteria set forth in the Ministry of Justice guidelines may express interest in registering by submitting an application, a curriculum vitae, and a self-declaration of judicial status. This also includes financial and accounting professionals who may be assessed as experts in matters requiring financial or accounting analysis.
How to apply
The application is submitted electronically through the e-Albania government platform. Since government portals and service names change from time to time, we recommend verifying the current application step directly on the Ministry of Justice website or on e-Albania, rather than relying on specific old links.
Every time there is a tax or financial change that affects your business, we notify you directly by email with a practical explanation.
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When it comes to business
If your business is involved in a legal dispute that requires financial or accounting expertise, whether it's a civil or tax matter, the court may appoint an expert from this register. Knowing about its existence helps you understand where the assessment comes from and how you can request clarifications or challenge an expert's report.
How we handle this with our clients
When a client has a matter involving forensic financial expertise, we guide them in understanding the expert's role and, where applicable, help them prepare the financial documentation that will be requested from the court-appointed expert.
Frequently asked questions
Can my accountant become a forensic expert?
Yes, if it meets the criteria set by the Ministry of Justice's guidelines and is registered in the electronic register.
Where can I verify the current registration criteria?
On the official website of the Ministry of Justice, as the instructions and forms may be updated over time.
