Taxation and invoicing

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Taxation and invoicing

Short answer

E-fiscalization is the procedure in which the seller electronically signs each invoice and sends it to the tax administration before handing it over to the buyer, and the invoice becomes a tax document only after it receives the NIVF, in accordance with Article 20 of Law No. 87/2019. “On the invoice and the monitoring system of turnover.”.

  • Sales and purchase books are submitted by the 11th of the following month, while the VAT return and payment are due by the 14th, in accordance with Article 107 of Law No. 92/2014.
  • The cash payment limit is 100,000 lekë between two businesses and 500,000 lekë between a business and an individual, effective January 30, 2026, pursuant to Article 59 of Law No. 9920/2008.
  • Taxpayers who accept cash payments will be provided with a POS terminal until December 31, 2026, with the exceptions provided in Article 59(3) of Law No. 9920/2008. For accommodation establishments, transport services, and public institutions, the deadline was May 30, 2026.

Verified on from Andi Haxhillari, Certified Accountant. Compared with Law No. 87/2019, Article 20, with Article 107 of Law No. 92/2014 and with Articles 59 and 59/3 of Law No. 9920/2008, as amended by Law No. 79/2025.

Fiscalization is the system that sends the invoice to the tax administration in real time and returns the unique NIVF number, which makes it a tax document. Without fiscalization, the business buyer cannot deduct the expense, and the seller is left with a sale without acceptable proof.

This section compiles what businesses need in practice: the elements and deadlines for the electronic invoice together with the certificate, and the limits on physical cash payments, including the cash limit and the requirement for a POS terminal by December 31, 2026.

✓ The invoice is valid only after fiscalization, with NIVF. ✓ Prepayments are fiscally recorded within 72 hours. Books as of the 11th, statements as of the 14th. ✓ Cash: 100,000 lek between businesses, 500,000 lek with individuals ✓ POS terminal by December 31, 2026

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