Albania

Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Association, foundation, cooperative, other (center)

Five main social issues addressed by these organizations: Health and medical research, youth and family, environment, human rights, other (democracy and rule of law)

Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: 31-60 days

The registration procedure for POs may vary from 25 days up to two months, longer than the time period of 15 days established by the law.

Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: US$235

The cost for registration is considered high by the POs (Partners Albania, 2016).

Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Court of First Instance in the capital