Prime Minister Edi Rama launched the “Fiscal Peace” in the 2026 draft budget. According to him, it opens a new chapter of trust and cooperation between businesses and the tax administration.

Moreover, Rama explained that the fiscal package fulfills election promises. It boosts collaboration and reinforces confidence between entrepreneurs and the state.

“The elections are over,” Rama said. Therefore, we deliver on our commitments. The 83 mandates we received push us to work harder than ever.

In addition, the Fiscal Peace targets old tax disputes and creates a fair system. Furthermore, it strengthens accountability and transparency across the administration.

Rama outlined two key measures. First, businesses will receive full forgiveness for unpaid taxes older than 10 years. For debts from 5 to 10 years, authorities forgive 50% if companies pay the remainder in full. Additionally, penalties and interest are removed.

Alternatively, businesses can pay in installments over one year. In that case, authorities forgive 25% of the debt, and penalties and interest disappear as well.

Also, the plan erases fines and late fees for obligations from the past five years, provided companies pay the main taxes. Meanwhile, companies can correct errors in past financial statements. They pay only 5% tax on the difference.

Moreover, Rama stressed that the plan builds a new partnership between businesses and tax authorities. For three years, companies can sign voluntary agreements with the tax office. If they increase taxable profit by 18% over last year, authorities tax that profit normally. However, any extra profit faces only 5% tax.

During this period, businesses will avoid profit tax inspections.

Finally, Rama concluded, “This is a written Fiscal Peace. Some doubted it would happen. But now it happens. This is who we are. This is me. This is the Socialist Party.”

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