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Labor Laws in Kosovo

  • Annual Leave: 4 weeks
  • Maternity Leave: 12 months
  • Public Holidays: 12
  • Workweek:40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Kosovo

Income Tax in Kosovo is progressive and ranges from 0% to 10%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Kosovo

Kosovo has a standard VAT rate of 18%.

Social Security in Kosovo

In Kosovo, the social security contributions for employers and employees are structured as follows:

  • Both employer and employee are subject to compulsory pension contributions in Kosovo.
  • The total compulsory contribution is 10%, where 5% represents the employee’s share (withheld from gross wages) and 5% the employer’s share.
  • Employers and employees may contribute additional pension contribution up to 30% (15% + 15%).
  • The compulsory pension contributions are deductible for CIT purposes of the employer, whereas voluntary contributions and those exceeding 15% of the annual salary are not deductible.

Work Visas Kosovo

The visas available to legally work in Kosovo include:

Short-term visa or C type Visa

  • Granted for up to 90 days or less in 180 days depending on the reason for your visit.
  • You may be categorized into one of the following visa types.
    • Statutory benefits also include social security benefits
    • Kosovo Tourist Visa
    • Kosovo Business or Fair Participation Visa
    • Kosovo Family, Relative, or Friend Visit Visa
    • Kosovo Cultural, Sports, or Conference Visit
    • Kosovo Short-Term Education or Internship Visa

Long-term visa or D-type visa

  • Granted for stays that exceed 90 days with varying motives in Kosovo.
  • f you meet one of the following criteria, you may be able to apply for a long-term visa to Kosovo:
    • A student planning for higher education, language courses, or long-term internship.
    • An employee going to work for a business located in Kosovo or for periodical employment.
    • A researcher, or scientist to work in a certified research center in Kosovo.
    • An individual whose family member is a citizen of Kosovo.
    • A patient is to undergo long-term medical treatment in a medical institution in Kosovo.

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