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Lulzim Alushi
Avv. Dr. LULZIM ALUSHAJ

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Membro della Camera degli Avvocati Internazionalisti (Milano – Italia)
Dhoma Kombëtare e Avokatisë (Tiranë – Albania)
Consiglio Nazionale Forense (Roma – Italia)

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ABOUT US

Since its establishment, Legale Albania Law & Tax has proudly stood as a multidisciplinary law firm boasting a robust international reputation and exclusive ties to European nations, notably Italy and its associated societies. Through its team of seasoned professionals based in Tirana, coupled with collaborative efforts across multiple desks in Rome, Bologna, Turin, Naples, and Pescara, Legale Albania assures the provision of esteemed legal services not only within Albania but also across its extensive network of partnered jurisdictions.

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Legale Albania law firms upholds international standards while enhancing the hallmark personalized professional-client relationships emblematic of boutique firms. We prioritize exceptional customer service, exemplified by our offerings such as virtual consultation services and quarterly updates encompassing crucial legislative, jurisprudential, and industry-specific developments.
Our close collaboration with Alushaj Consulting Sh.p.k. a company specializing in tailored services for clients with robust internationalization needs, underpins these initiatives. We are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of businesses, providing daily assistance with all their legal requirements. With a comprehensive approach, we offer 360-degree support across all areas of business law, catering to both domestic and global contexts.
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2026 April 01
Changes to the Composition of the Medicines Pricing Commission and Procedures for Setting and Declaring Medicine Prices

Official Gazette No. 64, dated March 27, 2026, has published and brought into force Decision No. 198, dated March 26, 2026, of the Council of Ministers, titled: “On certain amendments and additions to Decision No. 645, dated October 1, 2014, ‘On the establishment and functioning of the Medicines Pricing Commission,’ as amended.”
This Decision introduces a series of changes to the organization and functioning of the Medicines Pricing Commission, as well as to the procedures for determining medicine prices in the Republic of Albania. Specifically, the composition of the Commission has been amended by increasing the representation of the Ministry responsible for health from one to two members. The method for comparing prices has also been revised, now based on CIF prices of the reference countries - Italy, Greece, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Croatia - replacing the previously used wholesale prices. At the same time, the methodology for determining the reference price has been modified. Unlike the previous provision, which was based on the lowest price applied among the five reference countries, the new rule establishes that the reference price will be calculated as the average of the three lowest prices applied among these countries.
The Decision also revises procedural deadlines. The deadline for price declarations by the marketing authorization holder or its legal representative has been moved from October 31 to September 30 each year. The deadline for notification by the Ministry responsible for health regarding price declarations has been shifted from September 30 to September 1, and the date for the Commission’s meeting to open the submitted price envelopes has been moved from November 5 to October 5 each year.
Additionally, the Decision expands its scope of application to include biosimilar medicines alongside generic medicines. Finally, the Decision stipulates that the Medicines Pricing Commission must carry out a reassessment of the approved prices for 2026 within 10 days from its entry into force.
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2026 March 10
Council of Ministers Approves Decision on Compensation of Employer Contributions Following the Government Decision to Increase the National Minimum Wage

The Council of Ministers has approved the Decision “On the determination of the rules, criteria and level of compensation for employer contributions for the additional cost resulting from the increase of the minimum wage”, which is expected to enter into force following its publication in the Official Gazette.
This Decision aims to support entities affected by the Government Decision on increasing the national minimum wage to ALL 50,000 gross per month, by providing financial compensation for the employer’s social and health insurance contributions for the contributory period January – September 2026.
The financial compensation will be granted based on the maximum number of employees with a gross salary ranging from ALL 40,000 to ALL 49,999, as declared in the September 2025 payroll (according to the latest declaration made during 2025).
The compensation rate is 16.7% of the difference between the employee’s declared salary in September 2025 and the new minimum wage of ALL 50,000.
To benefit from this scheme, entities must have more than one employee registered in the payroll, not be state-owned entities or public institutions, not be registered as self-employed (with or without employees) and have no outstanding principal liabilities towards the tax authorities for social and health insurance contributions at the time of application.
Applications will be submitted electronically through the e-albania.al portal, via the entity’s account.
The application service is expected to open on April 1, 2026, and applications will be accepted until October 31, 2026.

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2026 February 13
Albania ratifies the 2019 Judgments Convention in Civil and Commercial Matters

On 13 February 2025, the Republic of Albania deposited its instrument of ratification of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters, signed on 2 July 2019 (the 2019 Judgments Convention). This Convention, ratified through Law No. 122/2024 under the same title, has been published in the Official Gazette and will enter into force in the Republic of Albania on 1 March 2026.
With this step, Albania joins other states seeking to strengthen international legal certainty in civil and commercial matters, facilitating the recognition and enforcement of foreign judicial decisions.
Albania has been a member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law since 2002 and is now a Contracting Party to 17 conventions and instruments of the organization, further enhancing its integration into the international legal framework.
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2026 January 23
Publication of the New Law “On Whistleblowing and the Protection of Whistleblowers”

In Official Gazette No. 15, dated 21.01.2026, Law No. 96/2025, “On Whistleblowing and the Protection of Whistleblowers,” has been published, repealing the previous Law No. 60/2016.
Compared to the former Law No. 60/2016, this new law introduces more detailed provisions concerning the rights of whistleblowers, facilitators, and persons related to the whistleblower, as well as the responsible unit; the whistleblowing and administrative investigation procedures; transparency and the whistleblower protection system; and an expansion of administrative offenses and sanctions.
A fundamental change introduced by the new law, compared to the repealed legislation, concerns the obligation to establish a responsible unit. Under the previous law, this obligation applied only to public authorities with more than 80 employees and private entities with more than 100 employees. The new law lowers this threshold to more than 50 employees for every public authority, private entity, and entity with state capital or state control. It also allows for the establishment of joint responsible units for private entities employing between 50 - 249 employees that carry out the same activity, provided that confidentiality and effective handling of whistleblowing reports are guaranteed.
The competent responsible authorities shall issue secondary legislation for the implementation of Law No. 96/2025 within three (3) months from its entry into force. Meanwhile, private entities and public authorities, in accordance with the guidelines of the High Inspectorate for the Declaration and Audit of Assets and Conflicts of Interest (HIDAACI), must approve internal regulations within six (6) months from the entry into force of this law, defining the whistleblowing rules, the responsible unit, the administrative investigation procedures, and measures for the protection of confidentiality.
Violations of the obligations set forth in this law are punishable by fines ranging from ALL 100,000 to ALL 500,000.

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