On 10 January 2025, Law No. 08/L-182 on Administrative Disputes entered into force, repealing Law No. 03/L-202 on Administrative Disputes, which had entered into force in 2010. This legislative change introduces significant improvements in the field of administrative justice, aiming to increase efficiency and transparency in public administration and administrative courts. While the previous Law…
Recently, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), a public broadcasting institution in Kosovo financed through the state budget, announced a “Public Call for Independent Producers and Production Companies”. Specifically, the call was published on 2 October 2024, with interested applicants given until 15 October 2024 to submit their applications. What raises concerns in this particular case…
Recent amendments introduced by Law No. 08/L-262 are seriously undermining the rights of citizens and businesses, creating significant inequality between the state and private parties and severely affecting the private enforcement system, one of Kosovo’s major achievements. This law, which aims to harmonize legislation with the Law on General Administrative Procedure, has introduced amendments to…
If you have submitted an appeal to the Appeals Board at the Ministry of Finance, you may be at risk of losing your right to file a lawsuit. Attention! The period for filing a lawsuit begins on the 31st day and expires on the 60th day following the submission of the appeal to the Board….
Amendments to Tax Returns for Periods Before 2024 Are Being Unfairly Penalized One of the fundamental principles of justice is the prohibition of the retroactive application of laws. This principle ensures that no law may be applied to penalize actions that occurred before its entry into force. The Constitution of Kosovo protects this principle, ensuring…
Taxpayers in Kosovo are facing a serious problem: the disproportionate imposition of tax liens by the Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK). In many cases, for an outstanding tax debt of EUR 100,000, TAK may impose a lien on property worth several times more, for example, EUR 5 million. Such a measure fails to respect the…
Law No. 06/L-085 on the Protection of Whistleblowers aims to facilitate the reporting of violations in both the public and private sectors and to protect whistleblowers from detrimental actions. Under this law, private employers with more than 50 employees are required to appoint a responsible officer for whistleblowing. Furthermore, private employers must establish, through an…
On behalf of the “Vokshi & Lata” Law Firm and the authors of the Legal Guide to Doing Business in Kosovo, we are pleased to present the second edition of this important document. This edition reflects the latest legal and regulatory developments in Kosovo and represents our effort to provide investors with a practical, clear,…
Le Kosovo présente des opportunités d’investissement considérables, mais il n’a pas encore suscité tout l’intérêt qu’il mérite de la part des investisseurs étrangers, et ce, en raison de diverses raisons. Le “Guide juridique de l’investissement au Kosovo” représente notre effort pour dissiper ces fausses idées et promouvoir le Kosovo en tant que destination privilégiée pour…
Kosovo offers substantial investment opportunities, yet it has not received the attention it deserves from foreign investors for various reasons. The “Legal Guide to Investing in Kosovo” represents our effort to dispel these misconceptions and bring Kosovo to the forefront as an attractive destination for foreign investment. This document summarizes the key legal requirements that…