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…

In our day-to-day practice, we are increasingly encountering situations in which individuals and businesses face the freezing of funds or suspension of transactions by financial institutions, even though the underlying financial activities are entirely legitimate. These situations are closely linked to the way transactions are assessed by financial monitoring systems, which operate under strict legal…

Our partner Florin Lata is participating in the conference organized by Conference International des Barreaux being held in Bucharest, Romania. Topic of the conference is “Obligations of actors of the justice system in a fair process for an independent and impartial justice”. Attorney Vigan Rugova is also attending the conference as a member of Francophone Lawyers’ Club,…

For nine weeks, we have explained what personal data are, the rights of data subjects, the responsibilities of controllers and processors, the role of the Data Protection Officer, and the fines and sanctions imposed by the Information and Privacy Agency (IPA). This week, the tenth and concluding week of our series on personal data protection…

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…

BANKRUPTCY IN KOSOVO

  • December 1, 2025
  • Urim Vokshi
  • English

Bankruptcy in the Republic of Kosovo is governed by Law No. 05/L-083 on Bankruptcy, serving as a pivotal legal process that provides businesses with a path to relief from financial obligations when they are unable to meet them, as they lose their solvency. This legal framework plays a crucial role in Kosovo’s legislation, aiming to…

FINANCIAL SECTOR IN KOSOVO

  • November 17, 2025
  • Urim Vokshi
  • English

Kosovo’s financial sector is experiencing remarkable growth and resilience, reflecting the nation’s commitment to economic stability and development. As of December 2022, the total assets of Kosovo’s financial system surged to an impressive 9.89 billion euros, marking a substantial annual in crease of 10.7% compared to the previous year, as detailed in the CBK’s annual…

BUSINESS STRUCTURES IN KOSOVO

  • October 13, 2025
  • Urim Vokshi
  • English

September 13, 2025 With a “starting a business score” of 95.9/100, the World Bank ranked Kosovo 12 over 190 countries in regard to its procedures, time, cost and paid-in minimum capital requirement necessary to open a business in Kosovo. Foreign companies can conduct business in Kosovo without any specific restriction: the opening process is the…

September 29, 2025 Kosovo’s Law No. 08/L-056 on Protection of Competition serves as a key instrument in maintaining fair and open market conditions by addressing anti-competitive behavior, supporting free market principles, and aligning with EU legal standards. The law equips the Kosovo Competition Authority (KCA) with the authority to investigate, sanction, and prevent restrictive practices…