- In April 2020, the General Directorate of Taxes and AKSHI established the joint commission that certifies the developers and maintainers of software solutions for invoicing and fiscalization, in accordance with Government Decision No. 239, dated March 20, 2020.
- This legal basis remains in effect today. Any software solution you use for invoicing and fiscalization must be certified through this process, not merely technically functional.
- Certification was not a one-time 2020 event, but an ongoing process, as new software providers continue to apply and become certified even today.
- To choose or verify the fiscalization software that suits your business, we have a dedicated, up-to-date guide.
In April 2020, the General Directorate of Taxes announced the creation of a joint commission with the National Agency of Societal Information (AKSHI), which would review and certify any software solution for invoicing and fiscalization, in accordance with the technical requirements of Government Decree no. 239, dated March 20, 2020.
From our daily work, we see that many businesses choose an invoicing or accounting program based solely on price or ease of use, without verifying whether that program is among the officially certified solutions for fiscalization. Uncertified software does not fulfill the legal requirement for electronic invoicing, no matter how well it works technically.
Read also: The Fiscalization Program: How to Choose It for Your Business, Our updated guide to choosing the right software.
How the joint certification commission was born
VKM 239/2020, technical requirements for fiscalization software
Government Decree No. 239, dated March 20, 2020 “For the technical and functional requirements of the software solution for the invoicing and fiscalization procedure” established the technical criteria that any invoicing program must meet and the procedure for registering the producers and maintainers of these solutions. This decision remains the legal basis for the process even today.
The role of AKSHI and DPT in the process
The joint commission, with specialists from both institutions, reviews the applications, the documentation, and the software solution itself of any interested manufacturer or maintainer before granting certification. The application is submitted through the e-Albania platform at AKSHI.
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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Certification remains a mandatory requirement, not an option.
Fiscalization today operates under Law No. 87/2019 “On the Invoice and the System for Monitoring Turnover,” and any software that generates electronic invoices must be certified under the same mechanism established in 2020. This applies both to businesses that are just choosing a program and to those that are switching their existing software.
How we handle this with our clients
When a client asks us about a billing or accounting program, we first direct them to verify the fiscalization certification with the software provider itself before making any further decisions about pricing or features.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my software is certified?
Ask the provider of the program you're using directly, or verify with AKSHI whether the solution is listed among those certified for fiscalization.
What happens if I use uncertified software?
You risk failing to meet the legal requirement for invoicing and fiscalization, with possible consequences from the tax authority. We recommend verifying in advance before you begin use.
Is the certification process for new software still ongoing today?
Yes. New software providers continue to apply for and obtain certification, as the market for invoicing and fiscalization solutions continues to expand.
