Emigrating from Belgium to Albania: tax and cost of living

Compared by dimension

On an average Belgium income of €49,200 gross per year, you keep €37,838 net in Albania: a difference of €7,024 per year compared with Belgium.

• Tax: on this income Albania lands at an effective rate of about 23%, against 37% in Belgium.
• Passport and mobility: from Albania you travel visa-free to 121 countries.
• Residency: on our accessibility scale Albania scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
• Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Albania a living-environment score of 63 out of 100.

The tax regime in Albania

Wage tax is computed on gross salary via a monthly step schedule: 0% up to 50,000 ALL, in the 50,001-60,000 band 13% above 35,000, and above 60,000 ALL a 0% first 30,000, 13% up to 200,000 and 23% beyond. Social contributions are not deductible. Residents are taxed on worldwide income.

Residency and visas in Albania

A residence permit is relatively easy to obtain, often within a few months. Tax resident after more than 183 days. Naturalisation is generally possible after five years of legal residence.

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Belgium and Albania?

On an average Belgium income it differs by roughly €7,024 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.

Is this tax advice?

No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.

What sources is this based on?

The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.