BREAKING NEWS

Rama-Berisha set up a commission to destroy SPAK and the Justice Reform, here are the new "non-women" deals with the prime minister to block arrests

Rama-Berisha set up a commission to destroy SPAK and the Justice Reform, here
x
BREAKING NEWS

The Port of Vlora scandal broke, this is how Samir Manes was forgiven 57 thousand square meters of land, 2 ministers were implicated, SPAK takes over the lawsuit against the government mega-oligarch

The Port of Vlora scandal broke, this is how Samir Manes was forgiven 57
x
BREAKING NEWS

The well-known journalist warns of sensational arrests in the coming days, here are some of the "scorching" files that SPAK is investigating and the scheme followed by BKH agents to arrest Jorgo Goro, the acting mayor of Himara was intercepted for 4 mo...

The well-known journalist warns of sensational arrests in the coming days, here
x
BREAKING NEWS

This is when the increase in pensions is expected to take place this year, the distribution in the bank will start from April 1, expert Kujtim Hoxha gives details about the bonus that the elderly will receive

This is when the increase in pensions is expected to take place this year, the
x
BREAKING NEWS

Idajet Beqiri: Ilir Meta involved in 3 murders, this is how he tried to eliminate the key witness of the 'CEZ-DIA' affair that will make the hole in SPAK and how he cleaned 6 billion ALL in Africa in cooperation with Sali Berisha

Idajet Beqiri: Ilir Meta involved in 3 murders, this is how he tried to
x
BREAKING NEWS

Lawyer Arben Llangozi tells who is Edi Rama's right-hand man who is involved in corruption and money laundering, here's how SPAK is investigating him separately from the "scalding" files and how he risks being arrested for the disappearance of 10 milli...

Lawyer Arben Llangozi tells who is Edi Rama's right-hand man who is
x
BREAKING NEWS

Spartak Ngela explodes the "bomb": Ilir Meta is terrified of justice, SPAK has found millions of lek, this is why there will be new arrests in the majority

Spartak Ngela explodes the "bomb": Ilir Meta is terrified of justice,
x
BREAKING NEWS

This is how the administration was "invaded" by the family members of MPs and politicians, from Evis Kushi, Etilda Gjonaj, to Lindita Nikolla and Ferdinad Xhaferraj

This is how the administration was "invaded" by the family members of
x

Ekonomia

Fiscal amnesty paves way for money laundering, US Chamber of Commerce raises alarm, reveals that initiative creates space for tax evasion and unfair competition

Fiscal amnesty paves way for money laundering, US Chamber of Commerce raises

The American Chamber of Commerce yesterday raised the alarm for the "Fiscal Amnesty", as it revealed that the initiative creates space for money laundering. It was the head of the Chamber, Enio Jaço, who speaking yesterday at a conference focusing on the economic and business situation, showed what are the main problems posed by the adoption of the initiative for fiscal amnesty. According to him, this draft, if approved and without the support of important international institutions, creates space for money laundering, tax evasion and unfair competition. "Regarding the fiscal amnesty we know that there was a draft recently that was introduced in public consultation, this draft we want more time to fully analyze but the opinion now is that the existing draft is different from the previous ones but are not essential changes. The problem we have had with the amnesty law has been in the main principle the space and opportunity it creates for money laundering and tax evasion. This is the main problem we have. But we are not the only ones who have many international partners. If this law has received the approval or support of international partners, structures like the IMF, EU, Moneyval then we would be supportive that they are the main structures that look at the important details. "If the opposite is true, our problems and concerns continue to be as before and are very serious about this law", he declared. If this law has received the approval or support of international partners, structures like the IMF, EU, Moneyval then we would be supportive that they are the main structures that look at the important details. "If the opposite is true, our problems and concerns continue to be as before and are very serious about this law", he declared. If this law has received the approval or support of international partners, structures like the IMF, EU, Moneyval then we would be supportive that they are the main structures that look at the important details. "If the opposite is true, our problems and concerns continue to be as before and are very serious about this law", he declared.

Adopt anti-bribery law, there are serious violations with public procurement

The head of the American Chamber of Commerce, Enio Jaço, further emphasized, among other things, that in 2021, there has been an increase in American investments by 62 million euros. He announced that US investments in the region are led by Serbia and Northern Macedonia. Focusing on the effects of the crisis as a result of the war in Ukraine, Jaço added that in the last 4 years, there has been a decline in the confidence of businesses in the economic field. "In the last 4 years, the confidence of businesses in the economic field has decreased. "Albania is in charge of improving the climate," he said. Jaço also said that they have submitted to the government the Investment Agenda with 40 legal interventions. "Technical breakdown, the sharpest part of the process. To create an improved structure for attracting investments ", he said. Jaço said parliament should pass anti-bribery law, where senior and middle officials are involved. He said there are serious violations in public procurement. "We propose the approval in Parliament of an anti-corruption package, this package aims to prevent corruption in the legislative bodies that have a retroactive character. In the conditions of Albania, we must be as conservative as possible, we have had obvious violations, corruption cases, we must be as conservative as possible and not liberal for procurement standards ", stressed Jaço.

Here are 8 recommendations from the American Chamber of Commerce to improve the business climate

Meanwhile, Mr. Enio Jaço has given 8 recommendations of the American Chamber for the improvement of the business climate, starting from the approval of the anti-corruption package to the public procurement procedures and the efforts to avoid money laundering.

So far addressing the problems and recommendations given has been slow. If 75% of the recommendations were realized, it would give the possibility of a favorable business climate, but we have only 33% of the completed recommendations. We have provided 40 important recommendations.

1. First structure to attract foreign investment, whoever attracts foreign investment has great benefits in the economy. Investments bring income, employment, investment in technology. Must have transparent investment strategies who are the priority. We think that there should be shortened procedures regarding investments, regarding construction permits. The best example is Northern Macedonia and Serbia which are focused on simple and short procedures. The opposite happens in Albania. There should be clear investment initiatives. There is a decrease in market concentration and a decrease in monopoly in some sectors.

2. Secondly, we demand the approval of an anti-corruption package in the Assembly. This aims to prevent corruption and is complementary to the legislature. We propose the adoption of anti-bribery legislation. Closely related to anti-corruption is reform. With the maximum elimination of exceptional cases, we think that in the conditions of Albania we should be as conservative as possible because we have had obvious cases of violations. We demand a reformatted public procurement system. There should be as few exceptional cases as possible that bypass standard public procurement procedures.

3. Activation of civil society is needed. We have probably one of the best public consultation laws but the problem is that it is not implemented properly. We recommend a number of instruments aimed at proper law enforcement. The better it works, the more public confidence increases.

4. Fifth, the tax system must comply with international standards. The tax system is important for businesses. Our principles are accounting standards. It has to be predictable which means businesses need to do their planning. If the laws change every year, it's hard to predict. The best countries change the law no more often than once every 4 years.

5. The draft income tax does not meet international accounting standards. It is not in line with the formalization of the economy. Some points are inconsistent with fiscalization, and some points are not in line with competitiveness. It is a very complex draft.

6. Sixth, 7th and 8th are stimulating for the economy. All 6 are related to the creation of spaces for Albanian exports. There are even more opportunities to further expand exports and the diaspora can play a very important role.

7. Se 7 needs more attention to the digital economy to further stimulate it. The first is the electronic signature to be used en masse. Much work needs to be done to combat money laundering. Albania for years in the gray list of Moneyval.

8. Professional capacity for the workforce should be increased. It is a global problem but it needs to be solved. Public and private sector cooperation is needed to stop people leaving the country.


8 American Chamber recommendations to the Government

 

1. Structure for attracting foreign investments;

2. Approval of the anti-corruption package

3. Reformatted system for public procurement

4. Activation of civil society

5. Tax system to comply with international standards

6. Review the draft on income tax

7. Creation of spaces for Albanian exports

8. Stimulating the digital economy