145.2 thousand DIVAs/Taxes submitted: Don't delay declarations, otherwise you will be penalized

2026-03-31 22:06:45, Ekonomi CNA

145.2 thousand DIVAs/Taxes submitted: Don't delay declarations, otherwise

Today is the deadline for completing and submitting the Annual Personal Income Tax Return (DIVA) that is completed by individuals. So far, according to data published by the tax administration, 145,254 DIVA returns have been completed by individuals.

March 31st is also the last day for submitting tax returns for businesses and corporations. So far, a total of 102,840 tax returns have been completed for the business category and 28,812 tax returns for corporations.

In order to avoid penalties, the tax administration has reminded taxpayers to fulfill this obligation.

State institutions do not foresee an extension of the legal deadline for completing and submitting the DIVA, according to clarifications provided by the tax administration to "Monitor".

Otherwise, for late declaration, according to legal provisions, taxpayers are penalized with an annual fine of 3 thousand lek.

Beyond the legal deadline until the end of April, as the Director General of Taxes Ilir Binaj stated earlier during a press conference, the total number of declarants is expected to reach 180 thousand.

"The Tax Administration reminds and encourages all taxpayers to submit their annual tax returns for 2025 before the deadline, March 31, 2026, to avoid possible delays or difficulties as a result of the high flow in the system during the last days of declaration."

Natural persons submitting the Annual Business Income Declaration (ABI);

Legal entities that submit the Annual Corporate Income Tax Return (TAK);

Individuals who submit the Annual Personal Income Declaration (DVAP – DIVA).

Taxpayers should note that this year, for the first time, the filing deadline has been unified for all annual tax returns on March 31, 2026.

Early declaration is important because:

Avoid system overload in the last days, when there is a high influx of users;

Avoids penalties for non-declaration or late declaration, and ensures timely payment of obligations, when such arise;

Guarantees fulfillment of legal obligations under applicable tax legislation.

For any information or assistance, you can contact the Call Center at the toll-free number 0800 0002.

The Tax Administration appreciates your cooperation and commitment to timely fulfillment of tax obligations to avoid penalties arising from non-declaration or late declaration."/ Monitor.al