Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.
Last Published: 2/26/2019

  • Conduct appropriate market research and due diligence to adequately assess investment climate.

  • Visit Kosovo and meet potential partners, government officials, and business associations.  This is essential for understanding the local business climate.

  • Establish strong personal ties, which is the key to doing business in Kosovo.

  • Choose good legal representation (usually international) to protect interests.

  • Exercise due diligence when identifying a local agent or partner to enhance business opportunities.

  • Note that commercial and physical infrastructure, including electricity and some transport facilities, are inadequate and not reliable.

  • Consider opportunities to develop company-based workforce training and development programs with local partners to build necessary labor inputs for the investments.

More information on doing business in Kosovo is available on the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo’s website: https://xk.usembassy.gov/business/.

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