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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