WB6 IIP
Western Balkans Six
Investment Incentives Platform
The Western Balkans Six Investment Incentive Platform is the first of its kind in the region, providing detailed information on available incentives in each of the WB6. It is one of the key measures under the Regional Investment Area, which is part of the Common Regional Market Action Plan 2021-2024.
Developed with input from Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) across the region, the platform includes both financial and non-financial incentives, categorized by type, sector, and target audience.
It provides comprehensive information for investors looking to invest in the WB6. As an evolving resource, the platform will be updated every six months to ensure it remains current and relevant.
Bank Guarantees to NBFI Clients (Regular Window)
- Economy name
- Albania
- ID
- A52
- Incentive name
- Bank Guarantees to NBFI Clients (Regular Window)
- Brief description
- The "Regular Window for NBFI Clients" by the ADGF offers guarantees for loans to micro and small businesses with up to 30 employees, covering financing needs up to €50,000 (or equivalent in Lek), and includes both formal and informal sector businesses with at least one year of operation or start-ups meeting specific criteria.
- Legal reference name
- he ADGF was set up in July 2015 as part of the EU framework of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) to finance the "Program for Rural Credit Guarantee" in Albania. It also includes Financial agreements with the German Government via KfW Development Bank.
- Legal reference
law section / article - The ADGF was set up in July 2015 as part of the EU framework of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) to finance the "Program for Rural Credit Guarantee" in Albania. It also includes Financial agreements with the German Government via KfW Development Bank.
- Incentive group
- Financial
- Incentive category
- Guarantee
- Economy-wide/Sector-specific
- Economy-wide
- Sector (Simplified)
- All sectors
- Sector (NACE)
- N/A
- Size of firm that can use incentive
- Micro (1-9) & SMEs (10-249)
- Level at which incentive is available
- Economy-wide
- Ownership of firm that can use incentive
- Any
- Incentive location
- General
- Main objective of the incentive
- Increase competitiveness
- In case of grant, share of grant in investment (in %)
- Contact Info
- Street "Abdi Toptani" St., Drin Tower, 9th floor, No. 93, 1001, Tirana
- Weblink to Incentive information in English
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- Weblink to Incentive information in local language
- Click to open
- Eligibility criteria
description -
The main criteria include:
- Applicable to micro and small businesses with up to 30 employees.
- Financing needs up to €50,000 (or equivalent in Lek).
- Covers both formal and informal sector businesses.
- Businesses must have at least one year of operation or meet specific criteria if they are start-ups.
- Eligibility criteria
weblink - Click to open
- Awarding Authority (Name)
- Development Guarantee Foundation of Albania (ADGF)
- Application procedure + Weblink (where available)
- The application process involves submitting the necessary documentation and project proposal to a NBFI, which then assesses the application and forwards it to the ADGF for guarantee approval.
- Implementing Authority (Name)
- Development Guarantee Foundation of Albania (ADGF)