A foreign business organization may open a Branch Office in Kosovo to conduct lawful business activities. The official name of the Branch of the foreign business organization in Kosovo shall include the full name of the foreign business organization with the suffix “Branch in Kosovo” or just B.K.
The Branch in Kosovo is not a separate or distinct legal person from the foreign business organization. The Branch Office is required to have its own address, books and financial records separate from the foreign business organization.
Registration of the Branch Office in Kosovo
In order to initially register a Branch Office the authorized representative or the authorized proxy must complete and submit to the KBRA the following documents:
- The special form prepared by the KBRA
- Identification copy of the owner and of the authorized representative/authorized proxy
- The Business Certificate of the foreign business organization in original or a notarized copy, not older than 3 months
- The Decision to establish a Branch in Kosovo which must contain all the information as required by law.
- A consent form signed by the authorized representative might be required