TIRANA, May 14 – New business registrations and applications at the National Business Centre increased in April 2026 compared with last year. The data point to stronger economic activity and higher registration volumes across key sectors.

In April 2026, authorities registered 2,009 new entities. This compares with 1,793 in April 2025, an increase of 12 percent. Total applications reached 14,615, up from 13,873 a year earlier, or 5.35 percent more, according to official figures.

Tirana led activity with 1,026 new entities in a single month. Vlora followed with 260 registrations, while Durrës recorded 225. Businesses with 100 percent Albanian capital dominated the structure, with 1,762 entities. There were also 212 fully foreign-owned entities and 32 with mixed capital.

By legal form, individual businesses accounted for 1,534 registrations. Limited liability companies followed with 469 entries. Trade remained the most active sector with 479 registrations. Accommodation and food services recorded 341, while administrative and support services registered 151.

The data also show 629 newly registered entities managed by women in April 2026. Authorities issued 201 licences and permits during the same period. This included 34 permits mainly in environment and fisheries, and 167 licences across healthcare, tourism, trade, and transport sectors.

In addition, 496 entities were registered in the Register of Beneficial Owners. Most were limited liability companies, with 466 registrations. Overall applications included 12,491 for the Business Register, 1,196 for permits and licences, and 928 for beneficial ownership records.

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