NLC SERVICES

The new law has reduced the number of licenses and permits from more than 200 to only 65 categories and subcategories, 46 of which will be issued and renewed through the National Licensing Center, headquartered in Tirana. In the future, the NLC will have service windows throughout the country.

Businesses may receive the following services, if they visit the NLC or its internet portal address: www.qkl.gov.al:

- Complete information on the laws and regulations that administer licenses, authorizations and permits in Albania;

- Information on the criteria, procedures, review and decision-making processes, fees and payments, as well as standard forms used to apply for a license or permit, or renew existing ones;

- Instructions regarding how to prepare an application request or to renew a license or permit;

- Information on the status of applications for licenses or permits, as well as copies of interim or final decisions related to these applications.