The Information and Privacy Agency of Kosovo, through Decision No. 22/2025 dated 30 April 2025, approved the list of countries and international organizations providing an adequate level of personal data protection. As is well known, the Law on Personal Data Protection provides that the transfer of personal data outside the Republic of Kosovo is permitted…
Every corporation, regardless of its size or industry, is exposed to risks stemming from improper actions that may occur internally or externally. Improper conduct by employees, poor managerial decisions, or the failure to take appropriate action can result in significant financial and reputational damage to the company. Although many corporations have internal mechanisms to manage…
During a tax reassessment, who bears the burden of proving which party is right? Is it the taxpayer or the Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK)? This fundamental question, which concerns the balance between administrative authority and individual rights, often has no straightforward answer in practice, as taxpayers are frequently required to prove their own “innocence.”…
Author: Florin Lata Kosovo’s legal framework recognizes arbitration as a legitimate and binding mechanism for the resolution of commercial disputes. Two institutional arbitral tribunals operate domestically: the Arbitration Tribunal of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce and that of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo (AmCham). Yet, emerging jurisprudence from the recently established Commercial Court…
In everyday practice, gifting shares is a frequently used mechanism for transferring ownership in a business entity, whether between family members, business partners, or other closely related persons. However, such transactions are often carried out without a thorough legal and tax analysis, potentially resulting in significant consequences for the parties involved. This article examines the…
The Law Firm Vokshi & Lata welcomes the election of the new members of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) by the Kosovo Olympic Committee (KOC), following the elections held on March 27, 2025. Among those elected as an arbitrator for the 2025–2029 term is Mr. Florin Lata, a partner at our firm. The…
On 7 February 2025, the Kosovo Court of Appeals upheld the judgment of the Basic Court in Prishtina, obliging the Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK) to refund amounts unlawfully withheld as personal income tax from a blind person. The case arose when TAK imposed personal income tax on income received by a blind person, disregarding…
In the age of social media, influencers are no longer simply individuals with followers – they are driving forces behind modern marketing. With a single post, they can influence thousands, even millions, of followers, turning an unknown product into a viral trend. For businesses, this represents extraordinary potential – but also a risk, particularly when…
We are proud to announce that “Vokshi & Lata” has been recognized by Chambers & Partners as a top-ranked law firm, a distinction that reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, deep expertise in commercial and corporate law, and dedication to delivering outstanding legal solutions. In addition, we are honored that our partner, Florin Lata, has…
Prepared by Agnesa Azemi Ademi and Urim Vokshi for International Employment Lawyer, this guide outlines the protections and legal safeguards for restructuring a cross-border workforce in Kosovo. 1. Is there a concept of redundancy – based on a shortage of work or other economic reasons – as a justified reason to dismiss employees in your jurisdiction? If so, how is…