Start Your Business in Kosovo — We'll handle every step

We have Successfully Registered 50+ Companies of Entrepreneurs from over a dozen countries, ensuring legal compliance and smooth set up every time

We understand how overwhelming it can be to start a business in a new country, the forms, the laws, the deadlines. It’s easy to feel lost in paperwork

Timeline & Process:

The complete procedure of Business (Company) Registration in Kosovo lasts 7 to 14 business days, depending on document readiness.

Step-By-Step Process:

Name Availability Check (1-2 days)
Drafting Statute & Act of Incorporation (1 day)
Submission to the Kosovo's Business Registration Agency (1 day)
Waiting Period for Verification (4-6 days)
Tax Identification Number (1-3 days)
Bank Account Setup (1-2 days)

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Run your business without fear of surprise inspections or unexpected penalties, knowing everything is filed and approved on time.

Start you Business in Kosovo with these Documents

Thinking to start your business in Kosovo? The process is straightforward when your file is clean and sequenced correctly: choose the right structure, prepare the exact documents the registry and banks accept, and submit once without “please resubmit” emails. This guide walks you through the high-level steps foreign founders actually follow in 2025, the common pitfalls to avoid, and where our team steps in so you can launch on a fixed timeline.

Initial limited liability Company (LLC) registration requirements:

KBRA application from A0/Ao
Drafting of Incorporation Act
Drafting of Statute
ID copies of owners/authorized representatives (passport)
Consent of the Registered Representative
The name proposition from the Owner
Nace Code (the field in which the company wants to operate)

The above mentioned documents are services provided by our lawyers in Kosovo. The whole procedure is taken care of our lawyers in continuous contact with the business owner. Not only the business registration, but the bank account, Fiscal number registration, VAT registration (if requested or required), and accounting services for first three months of your business endeavour.

VAT registration

The standard VAT rate is 18%; a reduced 8% applies to specific supplies. Kosovo uses a 30,000 EUR turnover threshold for mandatory registration (voluntary registration remains an option depending on your client mix). We’ll time VAT to your model and configure compliant invoicing.

Pitfalls we see:

Registering too early or too late for the client base.
Invoices that miss mandatory fields, requiring re-issue.

First hire, Payroll and Pensions

Before anyone starts work, employers must handle day-before notifications and payroll setup. Mandatory pension contributions total 10% (5% employee + 5% employer). We provide compliant contracts and set up payroll calendars so there are no missed filings.

What this means in practice: you can onboard your first employee the right way in the same week your account goes live.

Pitfalls we see:

“We’ll file after they start” (leads to penalties).
Contracts missing clauses labor inspectors expect to see.

Which is better for foreign founders LLC or JSC?

Most SMEs choose LLC (sh.p.k.) for flexibility; JSC fits larger funding/board needs. Both are governed by the Business Organizations Law (here).

What’s the corporate tax in Kosovo in Comparison?

10% CIT; small taxpayers may fall into gross-receipts taxation. Our Lawyers & accountants in Kosovo will map the right regime at kickoff.

What are the Value-Added Tax rates in Kosovo?

18% standard and 8% reduced for specific supplies; registration rules apply (30,000 EUR threshold for mandatory registration). (VAT)

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not legal advice. For professional assistance with company registration in Kosovo, art@ruleandlaw.com.