Albania has opened a new window for development with the approval of the legal initiative known as the “Mountain Package”, which aims to transform the economy of the country’s mountainous areas. This initiative represents one of the most concrete policies for revitalizing the Albanian highlands by creating favorable conditions for investment in mountain tourism, agribusiness, agriculture, and the preservation of the country’s natural and cultural heritage.
What is the “Mountain Package”?
Approved by the Albanian Parliament and effective from May 3, 2025, this package offers unprecedented opportunities for anyone interested in investing in mountain areas:
- Transfer of public land to full private ownership for a symbolic fee of just 1 euro, for land used for over 10 years;
- 10 years of exemption from all local and national taxes;
- Institutional support and simplified application procedures;
- Opportunities for collaboration between local residents and new investors, both domestic and from the diaspora.
How does the package work?
The initiative will first be implemented in northern mountainous areas of Albania — including Tropoja, Dibra, Kukës, Shkodra, Malësia e Madhe and South Albania territory — and is expected to expand to southern and southeastern regions with tourism and rural development potential. It includes:
- Verification that the land has been used continuously for over 10 years by local residents;
- Submission of a detailed property development plan;
- Possibility for partnerships with other investors, including those from the Albanian diaspora;
- Monitoring of the investment and conditions that require project completion within 10 years;
- Mechanisms for property reassessment and reversal if conditions are not met.
Benefits for Investors and Local Communities:
- Tax relief, exemptions, and reduced administrative fees;
- Full and legal land ownership;
- Investment potential in agrotourism, eco-tourism, animal husbandry, and organic production;
- Increase in property value and expansion of economic opportunities in marginalized rural areas;
- Return of diaspora members to their homeland and revitalization of family-owned ancestral lands.
The main objective is to turn Albania’s mountains into attractive economic zones, while preserving natural values and strengthening local communities. The benefits impact not only private investors, but also the state and society as a whole, by creating new jobs and revitalizing abandoned rural villages.
The Role of M&E Group Albania
At M&E Group Albania, we are committed to directly supporting the success of this initiative. As a company specialized in accounting, tax consultancy, and investment advisory services for both domestic and foreign clients, we provide:
- Legal and fiscal advisory services on the benefits and conditions of the package;
- Business plan development and investment structuring;
- Support for application and follow-up with institutions;
- Community engagement and facilitation of local–investor collaboration models;
- Assistance with land formalization, documentation, and access to support schemes.
We believe that the “Mountain Package” is not just an economic reform, but a rare opportunity for sustainable development and economic growth in areas long neglected.
We invite all investors — both local and from the diaspora — to reach out to our team and explore this exceptional opportunity!
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