COMPETITION IN KOSOVO

Kosovo has approved Law No 08/L-056 on the Protection of Competition with the goal of fostering a more competitive market, preserving fair competition, and ultimately promoting a more efficient economy. Kosovo’s legal framework, through competition regulation, has established a secure market environment that welcomes the participation of small and emerging businesses, ensuring their safety and providing opportunities for them in the marketplace.

The legal framework has prioritized the protection of free competition in the national market, en suring that businesses can operate freely. Law No 08/L-056 on the Protection of Competition aligns with EU standards.

Law on Protection of Competition applies to all forms of prevention, restriction or distortion of competition by enterprises, inside or outside Kosovo, if their activity affects the market of Kosovo. Competent for the supervision of competition abuse in the market is The Kosovo Competition Authority (KCA) which is the main authority, responsible for preventing anti-competitive practices, including prohibiting cartel agreements, misuse of dominant position and the regulation of concentration.

KCA over the years has been very active by issuing punitive acts for competition violators to protect competition in the market, ensuring loyal competition in the marketplace.