Navigating the intricacies of business registration in Kosovo can be challenging. This comprehensive guide aims to elucidate the process, providing you with a step-by-step roadmap for registering different types of business organizations in Kosovo.
Where to Apply
The initial registration application should be submitted at any municipal center of the Kosovo Business Registration Agency (KBRA). The choice of location should align with the primary office or area of business activity. A list of municipal centers is available on the official KBRA website.
What Do You Need for Initial Registration?
I. The Application Form
Understanding Your Business Type
Your first step involves choosing the correct application form based on your business type. Whether you’re a natural person or a corporation, it’s crucial to understand your business structure, as this will determine which form you should fill out.
Obtaining the Form
The application form can be obtained in one of two ways:
- At any KBRA center
- Downloaded from the official KBRA website
Completing the Form
In-person assistance is available at KBRA centers to help you complete all mandatory fields on the form. You can also find instructions on the KBRA website.
II. Submitting the Application
- Submission of Documents: You or an authorized representative must personally file the completed application form, along with the required accompanying documents, at any KBRA Service Center.
- Identification: Identification through an original document is mandatory. Authorized representatives must also produce a signed authorization.
- Verification: KBRA officials will verify the completeness of your application. If there are issues, they will provide guidance.
- Final Steps: Once verified, the application form must be signed by you or your authorized representative.
- Fees: Registering a new business is free. However, changes to an existing business may incur a fee.
III. Required Accompanying Documents
Individual Business and General Partnerships
- Deadline: 1 day
- Required documents: Completion of form B, Identification document, Consent of the registered agent, and Agreement of general partners.
Partnership (sh.k.m)
- Deadline: 1 day
- Required documents: Completion of form Ao, Agreement of the organization, The Statute, Identification documents of owners and authorized persons, and Consent of the registered agent.
Limited Liability Company (L.L.C.)
- Deadline: 3 days
- Required documents: Completion of form Ao, Agreement of the organization, The Statute, Identification documents of owners and authorized persons, and Consent of the registered agent.
Joint Stock Company (J.S.C.)
- Deadline: 3 days
- Required documents: Completion of form Ao, The Statute, Agreement of the organization, Consent of the registered agent, and Identification documents of owners and authorized persons.
Foreign Company – Branch
- Deadline: To be determined
- Required documents: Completion of form Ao, Decision for the opening of a foreign company, Decision for appointment of the Director, Court decision that the business exists, Business Certificate, Passports of the owner and director, Statute of the foreign company, and Consent of the registered agent.
Agricultural Cooperative
- Deadline: To be determined
- Required documents: Completion of form Ko, Agreement of the organization, The Statute, Decision for the appointment of the director, Identification documents of members and authorized persons, and Consent of the registered agent.
Warning: If the owner is not present during the document submission, an authorized person may submit the documents with proper authorization and a copy of the owner’s ID.
Finding the right information can make the process of registering a business in Kosovo less daunting. This guide aims to be a comprehensive resource, covering all bases from the initial steps to the specific requirements for different types of businesses.
For additional information, consult the official KBRA website or directly visit a KBRA Service Center.
