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Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Kosovo operates in line with Kosovo labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Kosovo in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development.

We also process monthly payroll, and, as a Kosovo Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Kosovo PEO is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Kosovo market.

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Kosovo

In Kosovo, contracts of employment can technically be either written or verbal. However, we recommend always writing up a formal contract for every employee that includes all necessary details such as the job title, expected working hours, salary/wage, benefits, and so on. Contracts should be written in Albanian and/or Serbian language and reference the local currency of the euro, which the territory uses despite not being an EU member state.

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Working hours in Kosovo

The working hours in Kosovo reflect those of many other European countries, with a working week generally consisting of 40 hours of work across five eight-hour days.

Holiday Schedule in Kosovo [2024]

A number of public holidays are recognized annually in Kosovo. Many employees receive the following days as leave from work:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan Monday	New Year’s Day
2 Jan Tuesday	Day off for New Year’s Day
7 Jan Sunday	Christmas Day
9 Jan Monday	Day off for Christmas Day
17 Feb Saturday	Independence Day of the Republic of Kosovo
19 Feb Monday	Independence Day of the Republic of Kosovo
29 Mar Friday	Good Friday
31 Mar Sunday	Easter Sunday
1 Apr Monday	Orthodox Easter Monday
9 Apr Tuesday	Constitution Day of the Republic of Kosovo, Easter
10 Apr Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May Wednesday	International Labour Day
9 May Thursday	Europe Day
16 Jun Sunday	Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date)
25 Dec Wednesday	Christmas Day

Kosovo vacation leave

Employees in Kosovo are entitled to at least 20 days of paid vacation leave each year.

Kosovo sick leave

Employees in Kosovo can take up to 20 days of paid sick leave annually.

Parental leave in Kosovo

Female employees in Kosovo can take up to 12 months of maternity leave, with an allowance of 45 days to be taken before giving birth. The first nine months of leave is compensated (at 70% of normal pay for six months, then 50% of pay for three months) and the final three months is unpaid.

Terminations and severance in Kosovo

For definite-term contracts, employees in Kosovo are entitled to 30 days of notice prior to termination. For indefinite-term contracts, notice depends on the length of service. For employees of six months to two years, the notice period is 30 days. For employees with two to ten years of service, the notice period rises to 45 days, and for those with over ten years of service, it is 60 days.

Severance payments may be required in the case of mass dismissals where 10% or more of a company’s workforce (at least 20 people) are terminated. The mandatory severance depends on om each employee’s length of service and ranges from one month to seven months of salary.

Taxation in Kosovo

Income tax in Kosovo is progressive, with employees needing to pay a higher percentage of earnings at higher income levels. The rates range from 0% to 10%. Corporate tax in Kosovo is 10% for most companies.

Health coverage in Kosovo

Employees in Kosovo will generally have access to state-funded healthcare, but many people also use private care to ensure high standards. Some employers, therefore, choose to offer private medical insurance as part of their benefits packages.

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Compensation laws in Kosovo

The mandatory minimum wage in Kosovo is EUR 170 per month for workers under 35; and EUR 250 per month for workers over 35.

Benefit management in Kosovo

Many employees in Kosovo expect benefits packages with their jobs, so you may want to set up a system when hiring in the country. However, establishing a benefits system in Kosovo can be a difficult process, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the country’s unique laws and administrative processes.

Alternatively, you could use a payroll outsourcing firm to handle your Kosovan payroll. At Horizons, our Kosovo payroll experts can set up and manage your benefits system for you, freeing you to focus on your successful expansion.

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What is the difference between an Kosovo PEO and an Kosovo EOR?

A Kosovo PEO and a Kosovo EOR are two types of companies which specialize in providing human resources services to businesses in Kosovo.

The main difference between a Kosovo PEO and a Kosovo EOR is in the scope of their services.

Kosovo PEOs provide a full range of HR services, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee recruiting—all under one roof as a co-employer. Engaging a Kosovo PEO is essentially outsourcing your HR duties in Kosovo.

Kosovo EORs actually take over as the legal employer of your employees based abroad. Kosovo EORs become responsible for labor compliance for your employees in Kosovo.

At Horizons, we offer both PEO and EOR services in Kosovo. Get in touch now and let us know what service you are seeking.

Can a PEO in Kosovo hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Kosovo ?

A PEO in Kosovo can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Kosovo.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Kosovo may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Kosovo PEO service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Kosovo PEO can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Kosovo.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Kosovo?

It is possible to get a work visa in Kosovo. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Kosovo are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

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