TIRANA, July 25 /ATA/ – Albania is strengthening its appeal as a destination for international investment, with a marked increase in foreign business activity during the first quarter of 2025.
According to the National Business Registration Center, 541 foreign-owned businesses were registered in the first three months of the year, recording a 45% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Additionally, 94 joint ventures between Albanian and foreign partners were registered, reflecting a 42% year-on-year rise.
“In total, business registrations involving foreign ownership rose by 44%, a clear sign of growing confidence in the Albanian market,” the National Business Registration Center stated. “Albania is emerging as a strategic hub for international ventures, offering an increasingly favourable environment for long-term investment and business growth.”
Foreign direct investment reached a record 1.58 billion euros in 2024, with strong growth in the construction and energy sectors.
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