Kosovo Country Presentation

Kosovo Country Presentation

Investment Opportunities in Kosovo

Why investing in Kosovo?

Low taxes regime

Customs duty on imports 10% - a reduced rate of 0% applies to imports of

capital goods and agricultural production inputs

VAT rate is 15%

0% taxes on exports

Personal income tax rates vary from 0- 20%

0% VAT and customs duty on exports

Corporate income taxes 20%

Stable political system

Independence from 17.02.2008

UNMIK mission

4 UNMIK Pillars

KFOR –security force

Independences from 17.02.2008

Stimulating investment environment

Free access to the market of the European Union and the markets of

neighboring countries;

Modern business-support institutions;

Simple and quick business registration procedure

Modern and EU compatible legal framework;

The Euro is official currency, eliminating Euro zone currency risk

Young and multilingual population

2 million populations

70% under age 35

Official languages, Albanian, Serbian

Other European languages (mainly English, Italian and German)

Sound banking system

BPK Authority-regulates banking and insurance sectors

All banks are private

7 banks, including Raiffeisen Bank, 8 insurance companies

An inviting business environment

Stable macroeconomic environment

EURO –does not run currency management or exchange rate risks

Tax revenue extended

GDP growth (870 € in 2001, 964€ in 2004)

43.000 private businesses

Outsourcing through small businesses

Large imports vs. small exports

Comparative advantage sectors- cont.

Winter tourism

One existing ski resort -soon in privatization

Virgin skiing resorts- potentials

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