Author: Florin Lata (This article was primely published in World Trade Review) BackgroundIn a context of ongoing development in the global market, Kosovo, like many other states, faces a significant challenge: the illicit acquisition of well-known brands. Exploiting the reluctance of many multinational companies to register their trademarks in Kosovo, some entities – both local…

Author: Valmir Haziraj Healthcare, education, sales, procurement, and governance are some fields that will significantly benefit from using electronic signatures. With the advancement of technology and digitalization, our daily lives have changed, making electronic signatures increasingly important. They not only enhance efficiency and security in electronic transactions but also simplify many administrative and legal procedures. Given…

Our colleague Valmir Haziraj is participating in a four-day Sustainable Governance Empowerment program organized by the Business Consultants Council in Pristina, with support from the EBRD and the European Union. In this program, Valmir is deepening his expertise in Corporate Governance and ESG, recognizing their critical role in fostering a sustainable business and economic environment….

Meaning, procedures and consequences of failing to submit a request for authorisation of a concentration to the Kosovo Competition Authority Authors: Florin Lata & Urtina Shkreli The Republic of Kosovo, through its Constitution and legislation, has adopted a market economy based on free competition as its economic model. State institutions must ensure that free competition…

Author: Senat Elshani On 28 January 2024, Law No. 08/L-257 on Tax Procedure Administration entered into force in the Republic of Kosovo. The new law establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing tax obligations, rules, and procedures in Kosovo. Repeal of Previous Legislation With the entry into force of the new law, the following laws have…