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Employer of Record in Albania

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When it comes to expanding your business abroad, INS Global is the perfect partner. Working with an experienced Employer of Record in Albania, you can recruit, hire, and manage employees without the need for a local entity while navigating the complexities and expenses of international expansion.  

PEO services in Albania offer a secure, efficient, and cost-effective solution for recruiting, hiring, and managing local expertise. INS Global offers high-quality PEO services in Albania and 100+ countries, enabling you to effortlessly manage a diverse, international workforce from anywhere in the world.  

By serving as the legal employer, our Employer of Record (EOR) in Albania handles all the HR-related tasks on your behalf. This streamlined process allows businesses to expand within 48 hours, cutting down the time and cost of growing your business abroad. 

Employer of Record in Albania - Summary

Advantages of Using a Professional Employer Organization in Albania

Legal Compliance

EORs have local experience to help meet even the most complex of labor regulations. This ensures compliance and prevents costly errors, penalties, and fines.  

Reduced Cost And Time

Working with a local EOR allows you to outsource your HR while growing abroad. Having a local partner streamlines the process and allows you to expand into new markets in less than a month. 

Grow Your Company Faster

PEOs allow you to outsource a wide range of HR-related tasks simply and efficiently. This takes the admin off your shoulders and enables your business to grow efficiently. 

Manage Your HR Online

When you work with a local PEO, you can drastically reduce the time needed to launch in a new market. While establishing a company can take anywhere from 4 to 12 months, working with a PEO can help you launch in just a few weeks. 

One Platform For Everything

INS Global offers a cloud-based HR platform that lets you control your entire workforce from a single platform. This makes it easy to manage an international workforce remotely from anywhere in the world. 

Why Choose an EOR in Albania Over Company Incorporation?

Establishing a new company can become time-consuming and incredibly costly, and this is no difference when you are expanding to Albania. EOR services streamline the entire process and empower your business to grow faster than ever before.  

Working with an Albanian EOR… 

  • Saves time 
  • Saves money 
  • Ensures legal compliance 
  • Leverages local experience 
testimonial from Manuel Ramos

Testimonial

Manuel Ramos

TERAO ASIA

Managing Director

We think INS Global is a good solution about starting in a market like China. Understanding the market doesn’t mean you need to set up a company immediately. 

5/5

How Does A PEO In Albania Work?

INS Global’s PEO in Albania manages employee recruitment and management in four simple steps 

  1. We partner with you to create a strategic expansion plan that meets your needs. 
  2. Our organization provides a legal entity that helps you recruit and employ staff in Albania.  
  3. We handle HR-related responsibilities such as recruitment, employment contracts, and payroll to ensure legal compliance. 
  4. Your employees continue to work towards your goals while we take care of HR. 

What's The Difference Between PEO And Employer of Record Services in Albania?

When expanding, you may be considering working with a PEO (Professional Employment Organization) or an EOR (Employer of Record) in Albania. Here’s the core differences between these two options. 

  • PEOs offer HR services to your employees and handles tasks such as payroll management, tax deductions, and contract management.  
  • EORs are similar to PEO and go a step further by legally recruiting and hiring employees on your company’s behalf. 
  • In a PEO arrangement, the contract is established between your business and the individual employee. 
  • In an EOR arrangement, you structure the contract, but it is made between the EOR and the employee on your behalf. 

Labor Law in Albania - 2024

Employment Contracts In Albania

  • Employment in Albania should come with a documented offer of employment. 
  • Employers can include a probation period for the first 3 months 
  • Employers can terminate the employee without penalty during the probation period. 
  • The employment contract should include details about the nature of employment. This can be full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, remote, etc.  
  • An employer can end the contract early if the employee violates the conditions of the initial employment contract 
  • Otherwise, a minimum of 2 weeks is required as a notice period in Albania which increases with the length of time an employee works for a company. 
  • Employees who are eligible for severance pay should receive a minimum of 15 days standard salary. 

Working Hours In Albania

  • The working week in Albania starts on Monday and ends on Friday. 
  • Full-time employees are expected to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. 
  • Part-time employees generally work 20 hours per week. 
  • Employees are entitled to a higher hourly rate for overtime of 125% or time off in lieu. 

Annual Leave in Albania

  • Albania has 14 official national holidays when employees are entitled to a paid day off. 
  • Employees are entitled to a minimum of 20 days’ paid time off during the year. 
  • Employees can get more time off according to their employment contract or CBA. 
  • The scheduling of holidays is subject to the employer and the needs of the business.  

Sick Leave in Albania

  • Albanian labor law allows employees to take sick leave for 14 days if they’re unable to come to work due to illness.  
  • Employees should notify their employers before the start of the working day and provide a medical certificate as proof of illness.  
  • Paid sick leave is usually 80% percentage of the employee’s typical salary but depends on their employment contract and collective agreements.  

Maternity / Paternity Leave in Albania

  • According to Albanian labor law, female employees are entitled to 365 days of maternity leave (1 year) 
  • The start of an employee’s maternity leave should not be more than 45 days before the expected date of childbirth.  
  • Post-birth complications can extend maternity leave by up to 150 days. 
  • During maternity leave, employees are entitled to a percentage of their typical salary 
  • Male employees are entitled to 15 consecutive days of paternity leave after the birth of their child.  

Tax Laws in Albania

  • Employers in Albania are responsible for deducting payroll taxes and any other social contributions before processing payments to employees.  
  • Employees pay social security contributions of 11.2%. This is broken down into 9.5% for social security and 1.7% for health insurance 
  • Employers also pay contributions that amount to 16.7%. This is broken down into 15% for social security and 1.7% for health insurance 
  • Employees in Albania pay 0% tax on the first 30,000 ALL they earn monthly. They then pay 13% of the amount exceeding 30,000 ALL every month. 
  • All employees are responsible for reporting and filing annual tax returns.  
  • The corporate income tax rate in Albania is set at 15%. 

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FAQs

No, it is necessary to use a local entity abroad to comply with each country labor law.

Foreign companies can either set up a local entity in each country or use the services a local PEO (Professional Employment Organization) to hire the staff on-site directly.

An Employer of Record is the legal entity thats responsible for hiring and managing staff in Albania. PEO services go above and beyond that to help with the day-to-day management of staff. This includes tasks such as payroll management, tax compliance, and more. 

Liabilities may vary from country to country and include all the staff management responsibilities: labor contract issues, payroll management, and tax compliance, social security management, expenses claim declaration, hiring and termination
procedures, etc.

In general, 1-month is necessary to have an employee based out abroad using an existing PEO as the employe of record. When incorporating a new subsidiary to be the employer of record, the delay varies from 4-12 months.

A PEO can help you save money by streamlining your entire expansion plan. The costs of these services are simply a percentage of your employees salary 

EORs are a safe, reliable, and efficient solution for businesses looking to expand into Albania. Working with an EOR in Albania helps streamline your expansion plans while reducing cos

Salaries and compensation are typically processed every month for full-time employees. Part-time workers may prefer to be paid weekly or bi-monthly. However, its important to note that employers are responsible for deducting any taxes and social contributions 

Recruiting the best talent typically comes with additional expenses. However, INS Global makes the process simple and efficient by helping you recruit, hire, and manage staff remotely. This cuts down the costs of managing your international workforce. 

Yes. An EOR in Albania can help you recruit and hire employees from all parts of Albania. This expands your talent pool and ensures you find the right person for the job. 

All changes to employment contracts in Albania have to be agreed upon by both parties. A PEO in Albania will ensure that all employment contracts are compliant with local labor laws. 

Yes. Employers in Albania are responsible for deducting taxes and other social contributions before paying employees.  

While some PEOs may have minimums and maximums that you can employ abroad, INS Global caters to your specific needs. We work with you to help recruit and hire as many employees as you need for your expansion plans. 

The cost to fire an employee can vary depending on why you need to let that employee go. If the employee has been with you for a while, they may be entitled to a minimum of 15 days of severance pay. However, severance is not required if the employee is at fault.  

You can hire employees in Albania for both in-person and remote opportunities. Hiring remote staff is a great way to keep operational costs low while you launch into a new market. 

Yes! Our recruitment experts have decades of experience hiring top talent from around the world. When you partner with INS Global, we will help you recruit, hire, and manage your workforce wherever you are in the world.   

There are 14 national holidays in Albania, with most employees entitled to the day off with pay. Working on these national holidays comes with a higher hourly rate.  

Employers in Albania must abide by strict labor laws and regulations to avoid penalties and costly fines. While these regulations are complex, working with an experienced PEO in Albania can help you expand effortlessly while ensuring compliance along the way. 

Yes! With INS Global, you can recruit and manage a diverse workforce remotely. This enables you to hire Albanians and foreigners with ease.  

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