Albania
Global Employment Solutions & PEO in Albania
Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Albania. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.
- Capital City
- Tirana
- Currency
- Albanian lek (L, ALL)
- Language
- Albanian
- Payroll Frequency
- Monthly
- Population
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Employer Costs in Albania
Employer costs include Social Security and Health Insurance contributions. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.
Employee Income Taxes in Albania
The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 0% - 23%.
Employee Social Contributions in Albania
Employee contributions include Social Security and Health Insurance.
Working Hours in Albania
The maximum working hours in Albania are 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day. Overtime is capped and compensated.
Holidays & Vacation in Albania
Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.
- Sunday, Jan 01, 2023 - New Year's Day (Viti i Ri)
- Monday, Jan 02, 2023 - New Year Holiday (Festa e Vitit të Ri)
- Tuesday, Jan 03, 2023 - New Year's Day (substitute day) (Viti i Ri (ditë zëvendësuese))
- Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 - Summer Day (Dita e Verës)
- Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023 - Sultan Nevruz's Day (Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit)
- Sunday, Apr 09, 2023 - Catholic Easter (Pashkët Katolike)
- Monday, Apr 10, 2023 - Catholic Easter (Pashkët Katolike)
- Sunday, Apr 16, 2023 - Orthodox Easter (Pashkët Ortodokse)
- Monday, Apr 17, 2023 - Orthodox Easter (Pashkët Ortodokse)
- Friday, Apr 21, 2023 - End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (Fitër Bajrami)
- Monday, May 01, 2023 - Labour Day (Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve)
- Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023 - Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Kurban Bajrami)
- Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 - Mother Teresa Day (Dita e Nënë Terezës)
- Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 - Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë)
- Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 - Liberation Day (Dita e Çlirimit)
- Friday, Dec 08, 2023 - Youth Day (Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë)
- Sunday, Dec 24, 2023 - Christmas Eve (Nata e Krishtlindjes)
- Monday, Dec 25, 2023 - Christmas Day (Krishtlindja)
Sick Leave Entitlement in Albania
In Albania, the employer pays 80% of the employee's salary for 14 days. Thereafter, the employee benefits from a social insurance scheme.
Parental Leave in Albania
Maternity leave: Female employees are entitled to 98 - 390 days of maternity leave depending on how many children they have. Payment of maternity leave is between 50% - 80% of an employee's salary depending on whether the leave is before or after the birth.
Paternity leave: Male employees are entitled to 3 days' paid paternity leave.
Parental leave: Parents are entitled to minimum 7 days' unpaid leave up to maximum 4 months until child is 6 years old.
Annual Leave Entitlement in Albania
The minimum paid annual leave in Albania is 4 weeks (20 working days). Unpaid leave is discretionary.
Severance Pay Entitlement in Albania
Severance pay is not applicable to fair and lawful terminations. Unlawful terminations may trigger severance liability which is based on a variety of factors, including length of service.
Termination in Albania
There are a range of legal reasons that an employer can use to terminate an employment relationship in Albania. These depend on the specific circumstances and can be very complex. Termination in Albania also needs to follow strict processes.
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* These employer costs are subject to frequent updates, and can depend on a variety of employee variables. They are only a ballpark estimate, and the actual figure may be above or below the quoted amount based on a number of variables. These estimates represent a monthly average each year. In some cases, contribution maximums will lead to payments earlier in the year being larger, before being reduced once max is hit. If a 13th and 14th month are applicable, these have been pro-rated into the gross salaries.
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