Albania Introduces Changes In The Social Contribution System For Freelancers

On the 21st of January of 2016, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania adopted a new decision which aims to determine the reference monthly salary for purposes of calculating the mandatory social contributions for the self-employed that practice a licensed profession.  The decision affects some of the most widespread professions in Albania, including – among others - architects, dentists, public notaries, bailiffs, lawyers, engineers, pharmacists, teachers, doctors, assessors, accounting experts, mediators and translators.

The reactions to this new regulation in the field of social security payments have varied, but it is necessary to emphasize that the decision implements several facilities which will help the so-called free professionals.