The new Law on Banks entered into force in Kosovo
The Republic of Kosovo has taken a significant step in approving the legislative framework in the period (2024-2025) with the adoption of landmark law by the Kosovo Assembly in December 2024, namely the Law No. 08/L-304 on Banks, Microfinance Institutions and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (“Law on Banks”). The Law on Banks together with the Law […]
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The Regulation on Licensing of Crypto-Assets Service Operators is Adopted
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) has adopted Kosovo’s first regulation on licensing crypto-asset service operators, marking a turning point for Kosovo’s financial and technology sectors and bringing Kosovo closer in line with regulatory trends across Europe, particularly the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This regulation provides licensed operators with legal […]
RPHS Law Advises Zvilo on Local Security Arrangements for €75 Million Debt Facility from Fasanara Capital
RPHS Law is pleased to announce that it successfully supported Zvilo in securing a €75 million debt facility from Fasanara Capital. This funding will enable Zvilo to expand its portfolio in Kosovo and other markets where it operates. As part of the transaction, RPHS Law acted as legal advisor on the collateralization of local assets […]
RPHS Law Advises on the Sale of Banking Portfolio of Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş., Branch in Kosovo
RPHS Law is pleased to announce that it acted as transactional legal advisor in connection with the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş. Branch in Kosovo by Banka Ekonomike Sh.A., both licensed financial institutions operating in Kosovo. The transaction marks a strategic divestment by Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş. from the […]
Advancing Kosovo’s Financial Sector: Legislative Milestones on the Path to SEPA Membership
The Republic of Kosovo has taken a significant step toward joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) with the adoption of four landmark laws by the Kosovo Assembly. These legislative reforms are set to enhance Kosovo’s financial sector by aligning its regulatory framework with European Union (EU) standards, fostering financial transparency, stability, and integration into […]
RPHS Law advised Swinto on Share Sale Transaction
RPHS Law has successfully advised Swinto on the sale of a majority of its shares to Virtus Invesco Partners L.LC. Swinto, a non-banking financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Kosovo, is renowned for its innovative payment methods, and cutting-edge financial services. As a subsidiary of its Switzerland-based parent company, Swinto continues to enhance […]
The Law on Sustainable Investments Enters into Force
On September 6th, 2024, the Law No. 08/L-209 on Sustainable Investments (“LSI”) entered into force, hereby repealing the Law No. 04/L-220 on Foreign Investment and Law No. 05/L-079 on Strategic Investments in the Republic of Kosovo. The LSI defines a comprehensive framework that regulates the rights and obligations of the institutions, public authorities, and investors […]
The Law on Personal Income Tax is Amended
The Personal Income Tax system in the territory of Kosovo is regulated since 2015 through Law No. 05/L -028 on Personal Income Tax (“LTAP”). This law defines taxpayers, the object of taxation, taxable income and all other vital aspects for the personal income tax system. On August 23, 2024, Law No. 08/L-142 on Amending and […]