Compliance
Automatic Acceptance of Submitted Invoices in Albania: What Taxpayers Need to Know
Beginning August 10, 2026, invoices statuses marked “submitted” auto-change to “accepted” under Albania’s e-fiscalization system—here’s how this affects your compliance and what steps to take.
By NomadicTax Research Team • 5-8 min read • August 24, 2026
## What’s Changing
As of **August 10, 2026**, the Albanian tax authority (Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Tatimeve) has introduced a new rule: invoices submitted into the electronic invoicing system with status **“Dorëzuar”** (submitted) will automatically move to **“Pranuar”** (accepted) **if taxpayers take no action**. ([tatime.gov.al](https://www.tatime.gov.al/d/8/45/0/1726/nga-10-gushti-faturat-me-status-dorzuar-do-t-kalojn-automatikisht-n-statusin-pranuar?utm_source=openai)) This applies even if the taxpayer neither approves nor rejects the invoice manually. The update aims to streamline electronic invoicing under the Law no. 87/2019 “On Invoice and System of Monitoring Turnover,” as amended. ([tatime.gov.al](https://www.tatime.gov.al/d/8/45/0/1726/nga-10-gushti-faturat-me-status-dorzuar-do-t-kalojn-automatikisht-n-statusin-pranuar?utm_source=openai))
## Who Is Affected
- All entities using the electronic invoicing/fiscalization system in Albania.
- Particularly those with incoming **purchase invoices** that they haven’t yet acted upon (approve or reject).
- Entities moving into the live environment, where this rule becomes especially relevant. **Important**: backlog verification might still be required.([tatime.gov.al](https://www.tatime.gov.al/d/8/45/0/1726/nga-10-gushti-faturat-me-status-dorzuar-do-t-kalojn-automatikisht-n-statusin-pranuar?utm_source=openai))
## Action Items for Taxpayers
- **Review received invoices** as soon as possible—even those still in “submitted” status—to ensure they’re accurate. Any errors should be addressed **before** they’re accepted automatically.
- **Update internal procedures**: designate responsibility (e.g., accounts payable) to monitor unsettled invoices; set schedules or reminders.
- **Check platform notifications**: though automatic, tax software or portal alerts might show pending invoices.
- **Keep documentation**: Keep copies and communication records if you reject an invoice or contact the seller to correct errors.
## Benefits & Risks
| Benefits | Risks |
|---|---|
| Less administrative burden: no longer need to click “accept” on each invoice. | Automatic acceptance can mean liability for invoices you actually needed to reject. |
| Faster invoice processing leads to smoother VAT credit recognition. | Mistakes in invoices (wrong data, pricing, VAT rates) can lead to compliance issues or financial overpayment. |
## Practical Example
Imagine *Company X* receives purchase invoices from *Supplier Y*. On August 15, *Company X* hasn’t yet reviewed three invoices with status “Dorëzuar”. Under the new process, on **day 15**, all three invoices will become “Pranuar” automatically. If one of them includes an incorrect VAT number, *Company X* could be affected—so they need to identify and reject/follow up **earlier**.
## Compliance Tips & Reminders
- Make sure your **staff are trained** on how this system works.
- Adjust your **ERP or financial system deadlines**: make invoice reviews part of weekly rituals.
- Evaluate **contract terms with suppliers** and see if they need clearer invoicing rules.
- Be aware of **system live transitions**—tax authorities may issue further updates.
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By being proactive, taxpayers can both take advantage of a simpler invoice process and avoid unintended compliance missteps. If you want, I can pull together a checklist to help your team prepare.