On 5 January 2024, Albania’s Official Gazette announced Decision No. 817, a major update to its automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) program. This decision revamps the lists of participating and reportable jurisdictions, ramping up international cooperation against tax evasion. The decision comes into effect on the date of its publication.
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