TVSH Invoice Format in Albania: Complete Guide for Small Businesses

Getting the TVSH invoice format right in Albania is essential for compliance with Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Tatimeve (General Directorate of Taxation) (DPT). An incorrectly formatted invoice can mean your clients can't claim input tax credits, and your business faces penalties during audits.

This guide explains the exact format requirements, walks through a calculation example, and shows you how to set up compliant invoices in minutes.

What Is a TVSH Invoice?

A TVSH invoice is a formal document that shows the TVSH charged on a sale. It serves as proof of the transaction for both seller and buyer, and enables TVSH-registered buyers to claim input tax credits from DPT.

A TVSH invoice is a formal document that shows the TVSH charged on a sale. It serves as proof of the transaction for both seller and buyer, and enables TVSH-registered buyers to claim input tax credits from DPT.

Required Fields on a TVSH Invoice

Every TVSH invoice in Albania must clearly display:

Every TVSH invoice in Albania must clearly display:

• The words "Tax Invoice" prominently displayed
• Seller's business name, address, and NUIS
• Buyer's name, address, and NUIS (for B2B)
• Invoice number (unique and sequential)
• Invoice date and tax point
• Line-item descriptions with quantities and unit prices
• Subtotal before TVSH
• TVSH rate applied: 20% standard, 6% reduced (tourism)
• TVSH amount
• Total payable including TVSH

TVSH Calculation Example

For a service worth ALL10,000 in Albania:

For a service worth ALL10,000 in Albania:

• Subtotal: ALL10,000
• TVSH (20% standard, 6% reduced (tourism)): calculated on the subtotal
• Total: subtotal + TVSH

Always show the TVSH as a separate line item — never bundle it into the price without disclosure.

Common Format Mistakes

Common Format Mistakes includes: Missing "NUIS" — makes the invoice invalid for input credits Not labelling the document as "Tax Invoice"

• Missing "NUIS" — makes the invoice invalid for input credits
• Not labelling the document as "Tax Invoice"
• Using old TVSH rates
• Bundling TVSH into prices without a clear breakdown
• Non-sequential or duplicated invoice numbers

Free Templates for Albanian Businesses

Invoicemonk's invoice generator provides pre-built templates with all DPT-required fields. Select your country, add your NUIS, and the platform handles TVSH calculations automatically.

Invoicemonk's invoice generator provides pre-built templates with all DPT-required fields. Select your country, add your NUIS, and the platform handles TVSH calculations automatically.

Digital vs Paper Invoices

DPT accepts digital invoices provided they contain all mandatory elements and can be produced for audit.

DPT accepts digital invoices provided they contain all mandatory elements and can be produced for audit. Albania implemented mandatory real-time fiscalization (Fiskalizimi) in 2021: B2B from January 1, B2C from July 1, and B2G from September 1. All invoices must be reported in real-time to DPT servers, which return a unique NIVF (invoice verification number) and NSLF (security code). The system uses XML format and requires qualified digital certificates.

Using invoicing software ensures consistency and reduces errors compared to manual formatting.