Employer of Record (EOR) in Albania
HireAlbania acts as the legal employer for your team in Albania, handling contracts, payroll, taxes, and full compliance. You manage the work; we handle everything else. Albania's only locally-founded EOR provider.
Overview
An Employer of Record (EOR) is the legal entity that employs workers on your behalf in Albania. HireAlbania manages all employment obligations: drafting compliant contracts, processing monthly payroll, calculating and remitting social contributions (16.7% employer rate), filing taxes, and administering statutory benefits including 22+ vacation days and up to 365 days of maternity leave. As Albania's only locally-founded EOR, we bring deep knowledge of Albanian labour law, tax regulations, and employment practices that international EOR platforms cannot match. Our direct relationships with Albanian tax authorities and social insurance institutions ensure faster processing and zero compliance gaps.
What's Included
Service Features
Why Choose Us
Key Benefits
Zero Entity Required
Hire in Albania immediately. No company registration, no bank accounts, no local directors needed. We are the legal employer.
Save 40–60% on Labour Costs
Albanian salaries are 3–5x lower than Western Europe. Developer: €15K/year vs €60K. Customer support: €8K vs €35K. Plus only 16.7% employer contributions.
48-Hour Onboarding
From signed agreement to employed worker in under 48 hours. We handle contract drafting, social security registration, and payroll enrollment.
Albania's Only Local EOR
Unlike international platforms, we are physically in Tirana. Direct relationships with tax authorities and labour inspectorates mean faster resolution and zero middlemen.
Full Risk Transfer
Employer liability, payroll errors, tax miscalculations, wrongful termination risks, all absorbed by HireAlbania as the legal employer.
Transparent Pricing
Flat monthly fee per employee. No hidden costs, no percentage-of-salary charges. EUR 400 for 1–10, EUR 350 for 11–25, EUR 300 for 26–50, EUR 200–250 for 51+.
How It Works
Get Started in 3 Steps
Request & Agreement
Tell us about the roles you need filled. We'll provide a service agreement outlining scope, pricing, and timelines within 24 hours.
Employee Onboarding
We draft compliant employment contracts, register employees with Albanian social security, set up payroll, and handle all documentation.
Ongoing Management
Monthly payroll runs, tax filings, benefits administration, and compliance reporting, all handled. You receive detailed monthly statements.
The Albania Advantage
Why Albania?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Employer of Record in Albania?
An EOR is a company that serves as the legal employer of your workers in Albania. HireAlbania handles employment contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance with Albanian labour law, while you manage the employees' daily work and responsibilities.
How much does EOR cost in Albania?
HireAlbania's EOR pricing: EUR 400/month for 1–10 employees, EUR 350 for 11–25, EUR 300 for 26–50, and EUR 200–250 for 51+ employees. This covers payroll, compliance, contracts, and HR administration. Employee salaries are billed separately.
How quickly can I hire through EOR in Albania?
Within 48 hours. Once the service agreement is signed, we draft employment contracts, register the employee with social security, and set up payroll. No entity formation delays.
What are employer contributions in Albania?
Total employer social security contributions in Albania are approximately 16.7% of gross salary, covering: pension insurance (11.2%), health insurance (1.7%), unemployment insurance (0.9%), and supplementary contributions (2.9%).
Do I need a company in Albania to hire employees?
No. As your Employer of Record, HireAlbania is the legal employer in Albania. You don't need to register a company, open a bank account, appoint local directors, or deal with Albanian bureaucracy.
What Albanian labour laws does the EOR handle?
HireAlbania ensures compliance with all Albanian employment regulations: written employment contracts, 40-hour standard work week, minimum 22 vacation days, paid sick leave, maternity leave (up to 365 days, 80% salary for first 150 days), termination notice periods, and severance payments.
Is Albania a good country for EOR hiring?
Yes. Albania offers some of Europe's lowest employment costs (16.7% contributions), a young multilingual workforce, EU-candidate legal alignment, the same timezone as Central Europe, and a rapidly growing professional talent pool, especially in IT, engineering, and customer support.
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