LEGAL UPDATE: THE LAW ON THE PROMOTION OF THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN KOSOVO IS APPROVED
On May 2, 2024, the new Law on the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources was published in the Official Gazette of Kosovo, partially abolishing Law No. 05/L-081 on Energy, and establishing a common framework aiming to increase the security of energy supply and improve environmental protection. Aligned with the legal framework of […]
LEGAL UPDATE: NEW LAW ON COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS IN KOSOVO
On October 27, 2023, the new Law on Copyright and Related Rights came into effect in Kosovo, superseding the previous Law No. 04/L-065 on Copyright and Related Rights. Aligned with the legal framework of the European Union Acquis on copyright and related rights, this legislation signifies a comprehensive evolution in the jurisdiction’s intellectual property landscape. […]
The new Law on Sustainable Investments has been approved in Kosovo but is pending constitutional review at the Constitutional Court
The Kosovo Assembly approved the new Law on Sustainable Investment on October 19, 2023. The purpose of this law is to establish a comprehensive legal framework on protection, promotion and encouragement of sustainable investments in Kosovo. Upon entry into force of the Law on Sustainable Investment, the existing Law No. 04/L-220 on Foreign Investment and […]
RPHS Law Advises Shkolla Finlandeze, as a Seller, in the acquisition of Crossplag by Inspera
RPHS Law has advised Shkolla Finlandeze, as a Seller, on the acquisition of 100% of the stake in Crossplag by Inspera from Norway. Crossplag is a plagiarism detection and AI content detection company specializing in advanced technology solutions for academic integrity. Based in Kosovo, Crossplag was founded by a team of experts in the field […]
RPHS Law advised Puratos NV on its joint partnership with Korabi Corporation
RPHS Law advised Puratos NV on its joint partnership with Korabi Corporation RPHS Law has advised Puratos NV on its joint partnership with Korabi Corporation in Kosovo. This partnership aims to increase Puratos’s presence in the Kosovo market and the region. Puratos NV is a global leading manufacturer of ingredients for bakery, patisseries, and chocolate, […]
KOSOVA’S GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST AUCTION FOR SOLAR ENERGY PARK
Photo credit: Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Kosova The Kosova Government, in its commitment to increasing the potential of renewable energy resources, has recently published the first auction for a solar energy project in Kosova. The purpose of this auction is to invite bids from potential investors who are interested in constructing and […]
Legal Update: New Law on Protection of Competition enters into force
On 13 May 2022, the Assembly of Kosovo approved Law No. 08/L-056 on Protection of Competition (the “Law”), thereby abolishing the old Law, which was in force from October 2010. The newly approved law aims at a larger approximation of this legal framework to the EU Rules on this matter, as well as an increase […]
The new Law on Patents enters into force in Kosovo
Law No. 08/L-059 on Patents (“Law on Patents”) was approved by the Assembly of Kosovo. Without exception to this case, the drafters of the Law ensured its approximation with the EU acquis. Though not significantly different from the previous law that was in force since 2011, the new law is more rigid when it comes […]
Tax Alert: Foreign Electronic Services Providers are obliged to register for Value Added Tax at Kosovo’s Tax Authority
In light of the digital increase of supply of services, on February 14, 2022, Kosovo’s Tax Authority published an announcement which reminds that all foreign businesses that supply services electronically have an obligation to register for value-added tax (“VAT”) in Kosovo. Such registration may take place either by appointment of a fiscal representative in Kosovo […]
The Law on Electronic Identification and Trust Services in Electronic Transactions enters into force
On 23 December 2021, the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo approved the Law No.08/L-022 on Electronic Identification and Trust Services in Electronic Transactions (“LEITSET”). This law regulates electronic identification, as usage of data to represent natural or legal persons, as well as usage of trust services in electronic transactions and documents. The law entered […]