Fiscal Reform in Taxation: What is an Optimal Taxation System for the Republic of Kosovo?

Authors

  • Gjon K. Gjonlleshaj South East European University, Tetovo
  • Altina Kamberaj South East European University, Tetovo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2024-0011

Keywords:

taxation system, socioeconomic development, innovation, digitalization, reform, tax administration, public finance

Abstract

This paper explores the Taxation system in the Republic of Kosovo. It researches the need and reasons for the optimal taxation system that the Republic of Kosovo should develop as part of the proposed Taxation reform (based on recommendation). The Republic of Kosovo is the newest country in Europe. Since 2000, one of its core pillars has been the Tax Administration, which serves as the primary public finance income generator. Its further development, reform, and adaptation with updated Taxation mainstreams is imperative. Taxation systems should implement the best practices in digitalization and innovation. The paper uses secondary data with analyzed findings based on the quantitative empirical approach. The findings show that there is room for the Republic of Kosovo to apply Taxation reforms to further enrich, innovate, and upgrade its Tax system. As stated, the country's economic and business development significantly depends on how its taxation system meets its development and strategic goals. This research paper concludes with concrete recommendations that the Republic of Kosovo is advised to undertake in reforming its Taxation system.

Author Biographies

Gjon K. Gjonlleshaj, South East European University, Tetovo

Gjon K. Gjonlleshaj is a senior executive working in baking sector. He has almost 20 years of Banking experience in different roles starting form sales, credit risk, operations, finance, IT, and administration. Since 2015 he holds the position of the CEO and Chairman of the management board at Raiffeisen Leasing in Kosovo (Network unit of Raiffeisen Bank International). In addition, since 2023 he holds the position of the member of the supervisory board at Raiffeisen Insurance Broker Kosovo. The author has experience in lecturing financial, managerial accounting and risk management. Contact email: gg30459@seeu.edu.mk or gjongj@gmail.com

Altina Kamberaj, South East European University, Tetovo

Altina Kamberaj currently engaged in the academic field as a lecturer assistant in subjects quantitative/qualitative analysis, and business management. She is a member of the board of directors at the microfinance institution TimiInvest (Pristina, Kosovo). Contact email: ak30442@seeu.edu.mk

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Published

2024-11-13

How to Cite

K. Gjonlleshaj, G., & Kamberaj, A. (2024). Fiscal Reform in Taxation: What is an Optimal Taxation System for the Republic of Kosovo?. ENTRENOVA - ENTerprise REsearch InNOVAtion, 10(1), 105–125. https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2024-0011

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Section

Public Economics