Technology & Digitalization

Albania is rapidly becoming an attractive location for technology services, software development, and digital business models.

Thanks to its strategic location, multilingual professionals, low operating costs, and targeted government support, the country is especially appealing to investors in IT, BPO, and digitalization.

Rethinking Technology: Why Albania Matters Now

  • 5% corporate tax for software development and digital services

  • Low labor costs with high productivity

  • Multilingual professionals – English, Italian, German, and French widely spoken

  • 98.4% internet access among businesses, 63% of the population with 3G/4G connectivity

  • Over 40,000 employees in the ICT/BPO sector

  • Top outsourcing destination in Southeast Europe

  • Government support for investments and project development

  • Attractive funding programs for start-ups and innovative projects

Durana Tech Park

Durana Tech Park is Albania’s first science and technology park and marks a significant step in the country’s digital transformation. Strategically located in Xhafzotaj, between Tirana and Durrës, the park offers ideal connections to major transportation routes, including Tirana International Airport and the Port of Durrës.

🌐 Vision & Goals

The park aims to create a dynamic ecosystem for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is designed for:

  • Technology companies and start-ups

  • Universities and research institutions

  • Digital nomads and freelancers

Core Activities

A wide range of activities are supported within Durana Tech Park, including:

  • Software development and maintenance
  • Development of communication and security systems
  • Data migration and big data analysis
  • Cloud-Computing-Services
  • Research and development, with a focus on robotics and technological innovation
  • Technology consulting and IT management

Tax and Financial Incentives

The park offers one of the most attractive incentive packages in the region:

  • 0% corporate tax for a period of 15 years
  • Income tax exemption on salaries for 10 years
  • VAT exemption on goods and services within the park
  • Property tax exemption for 10 years
  • Partial reimbursement of training costs for scientific and technical staff
  • Social insurance contributions based on the national minimum wage
  • Customs incentives for the import and export of goods related to innovative products

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International Cooperation

Durana Tech Park actively promotes collaboration with international partners. Existing partnerships include companies and institutions from countries such as the United States, Germany, Italy, France, Estonia, and Kosovo. There are also collaborations with prestigious universities and leading technology companies, including Microsoft.

Call for Participation

The park invites technology companies, start-ups, universities, and digital nomads to become part of this innovative ecosystem.

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Let’s work together to turn Albania into a leading hub for technology, digitalization, and innovation.