Agribusiness is exempt from VAT for the import of machinery and equipment for the purpose of implementing their investment contracts, regardless of the value of the investment.
To benefit from VAT exemption on the import of machinery and equipment, agro-processing entities must apply through e-Albania.
The government portal e-Albania shared on social networks the steps to follow when applying for the service "Machinery and equipment in function of the implementation of investment contracts in the agribusiness sector, regardless of the value of the investment", writes A2 CNN.
Then the form must be completed and the required documents uploaded. Copy of the investment plan and estimate.
If the application meets the conditions, authorization can be granted to the system.
The authorization "Machinery and equipment in function of the implementation of investment contracts in the agribusiness sector, regardless of the value of the investment" is an authorization granted to the economic operator operating in the field of agribusiness. Through this authorization, the operator benefits from the exemption from the payment of VAT at the time of import. The machinery and equipment that benefit from this exemption are listed in the Annex of the legal basis below, reports A2 CNN.
E-Albania published the link where to apply, announcing that the time to receive the service is 15 days and the document arrives electronically in the "My Documents" section and by email. (A2 Televizion)