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Updated 15 February 2026

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B2B e-Invoicing
mandatory
since 1 July 2021
B2G e-Invoicing
mandatory
since 1 January 2021
Next deadline
None announced
Formats
XML (Albania Fiskalizimi schema)

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B2B
mandatory
since 1 July 2021
Mandatory real-time clearance for all cashless B2B transactions since July 1, 2021 under Law no. 87/2019 . Invoices must be transmitted in XML to the Central Invoicing Platform operated by the General Directorate of Taxation, which returns a unique NIVF identifier before the invoice can be delivered to the buyer.
B2C
mandatory
since 1 September 2021
Mandatory real-time fiscalization for all B2C cash transactions since September 1, 2021 via certified electronic billing devices integrated with the Fiskalizimi platform . Receipts must carry the NIVF and a QR code allowing buyer-side verification.
B2G
mandatory
since 1 January 2021
Mandatory real-time clearance for all B2G transactions since January 1, 2021, the first phase of the Fiskalizimi rollout . Public bodies may not pay invoices that have not been cleared through the Central Invoicing Platform.

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Exemptions

Self-Employed Farmers and Small Operators
Limited categories of self-employed farmers and small cash-only traders below specific turnover thresholds remain outside the Fiskalizimi scope, subject to ongoing review by the General Directorate of Taxation.

Penalties

Failure to Issue Fiscal Invoice
Failure to issue a fiscal invoice through the Central Invoicing Platform under Law no. 87/2019 attracts administrative fines and may lead to closure of business premises for repeated breaches.
Use of Non-Certified Software
Issuing invoices through non-certified software or without obtaining a NIVF identifier from the Fiskalizimi platform is sanctioned with fines proportional to the unreported turnover.

Standards:

National Fiskalizimi standard

Supported Formats:

XML (Albania Fiskalizimi schema)

Clearance Model:

Real-time pre-clearance: every invoice must be transmitted to the Central Invoicing Platform and stamped with a unique NIVF before delivery to the buyer. Implemented via certified taxpayer software using qualified electronic certificates issued by the National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security.

Archiving Requirements:

10 years retention required by Albanian tax legislation; electronic archiving permitted with integrity and readability guarantees

N/A

Law no. 87/2019 on Invoice and Turnover Monitoring System Adopted
18 December 2019
Legislative
The Albanian Parliament adopted Law no. 87/2019 introducing the Fiskalizimi framework for real-time invoice and turnover monitoring. The law requires all taxpayers to issue fiscal invoices through certified software connected to the Central Invoicing Platform of the General Directorate of Taxation.
Phase 1 — B2G Fiskalizimi Mandatory
1 January 2021
B2G
First phase of Fiskalizimi goes live: all cashless transactions between businesses and public entities must be cleared in real time via the Central Invoicing Platform. Each invoice receives a unique NIVF identifier and a NSLF security code.
Phase 2 — B2B Cashless Transactions Mandatory
1 July 2021
B2B
All cashless B2B transactions become subject to real-time clearance through the Fiskalizimi platform . Suppliers must transmit XML invoices to the General Directorate of Taxation prior to delivery to the buyer; the buyer is responsible for confirming receipt in the self-care portal .
Phase 3 — B2C Cash Transactions Mandatory
1 September 2021
B2C
Final phase of Fiskalizimi goes live, extending real-time fiscalization to all B2C cash transactions. Receipts issued from certified electronic billing devices must include the NIVF and a QR code for buyer-side verification on the General Directorate of Taxation portal.

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Frequently asked questions about e-Invoicing in Albania

Yes, e-Invoicing is mandatory in Albania for B2B (since 2021-07-01) and B2G (since 2021-01-01) transactions.

B2B e-Invoicing in Albania is mandatory since 2021-07-01. Mandatory real-time clearance for all cashless B2B transactions since July 1, 2021 under Law no. 87/2019 . Invoices must be transmitted in XML to the Central Invoicing Platform operated by the General Directorate of Taxation, which returns a unique NIVF identifier before the invoice can be delivered to the buyer.

B2G e-Invoicing in Albania is mandatory since 2021-01-01. Mandatory real-time clearance for all B2G transactions since January 1, 2021, the first phase of the Fiskalizimi rollout . Public bodies may not pay invoices that have not been cleared through the Central Invoicing Platform.

Albania supports the following e-Invoice formats: XML (Albania Fiskalizimi schema).

Albania uses the following e-Invoicing standards: National Fiskalizimi standard.

Real-time pre-clearance: every invoice must be transmitted to the Central Invoicing Platform and stamped with a unique NIVF before delivery to the buyer. Implemented via certified taxpayer software using qualified electronic certificates issued by the National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security.

Albania has penalties for e-Invoicing non-compliance. Failure to Issue Fiscal Invoice: Failure to issue a fiscal invoice through the Central Invoicing Platform under Law no. 87/2019 attracts administrative fines and may lead to closure of business premises for repeated breaches. Use of Non-Certified Software: Issuing invoices through non-certified software or without obtaining a NIVF identifier from the Fiskalizimi platform is sanctioned with fines proportional to the unreported turnover.

Major ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and QuickBooks support Albania e-Invoicing through XML (Albania Fiskalizimi schema). Integration typically requires connecting to the government clearance platform.

To integrate with Albania e-Invoicing: 1) Ensure your software supports XML (Albania Fiskalizimi schema), 2) Register with the government clearance platform, 3) Comply with National Fiskalizimi standard.

Albania requires compliance with National Fiskalizimi standard standards. Supported formats include XML (Albania Fiskalizimi schema). Archiving requirement: 10 years retention required by Albanian tax legislation; electronic archiving permitted with integrity and readability guarantees

To get started with e-Invoicing in Albania: 1) Register with the government clearance platform, 2) Integrate your accounting system with the platform API, 3) Ensure your invoices comply with XML (Albania Fiskalizimi schema) formats, 4) Test invoice submission before go-live.

B2C e-Invoicing in Albania is mandatory since 2021-09-01. Mandatory real-time fiscalization for all B2C cash transactions since September 1, 2021 via certified electronic billing devices integrated with the Fiskalizimi platform . Receipts must carry the NIVF and a QR code allowing buyer-side verification.

Exemptions from Albania e-Invoicing may apply to: Self-Employed Farmers and Small Operators. Check specific criteria as exemptions vary by transaction type and business size.

Primary sources for Albania

tatime.gov.al, efiskalizimi-app.tatime.gov.al, efiskalizimi-app.tatime.gov.al.

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