- The electronic fiscalization certificate has a validity period and must be renewed before it expires.
- Renewal begins approximately 30 days before the deadline.
- When the certificate expires, the invoice cannot be signed and the sale is stopped.
- The renewal is done on e-Albania, through the same service used for applying for the certificate.
- The validity period is checked on the certificate itself, not in memory.
An electronic certificate is not a one-time document. It has a validity period, and on the day it expires, billing stops.
Therefore, renewal is not just another administrative task. It is the safeguard of sales continuity.
Read also: Electronic fiscalization certificate, first application
Why 30 days in advance?
Because there is processing time between application and issuance, and because any technical issue, such as data discrepancies or a change in the authorized person, requires correction.
The renewal that starts on the expiration date leaves the business without invoicing for days on end, precisely when the client is expecting it.
What is checked before renewal?
- The exact validity period of the current certificate.
- The authorized person, if the administrator or contact person has changed.
- The subject's data in the QKB, because any discrepancy blocks the process.
- Configure the billing system so that the new certificate can be installed without interruption.
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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How far in advance should the renovation start?
About 30 days before the expiration date.
What happens if it expires?
The invoice cannot be signed or fiscalized, so regular sales are suspended until the certificate is renewed.
Where is the renovation taking place?
On e-Albania, in the same service where you apply for an electronic certificate.
Original notice from the tax administration
The General Directorate of Taxes reminds all taxpayers who have started issuing fiscalized invoices since January 1, 2021, that they must take precautionary measures to renew their electronic certification for fiscalization, in accordance with its validity terms.
DPT urges taxpayers to apply for the renewal of their electronic signature up to 30 days before the date their certificate expires, in order to eliminate any possibility that they might risk not renewing the certificate in time, in compliance with applicable legislation.
The Tax Administration reminds you that the application for renewing the electronic signature for fiscalization is the same as the initial application. Through the electronic service on the e-Albania government platform, at the link: https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/UseService.aspx?service_code=13691 , which guides you through the steps to be followed for a successful application.
Meanwhile, for any questions or clarifications regarding the fiscalization process, the General Directorate of Taxes invites taxpayers to contact the Help Desk platform at any time on the website. http://helpdesk.tatime.gov.al.
Source: General Directorate of Taxes.
