New fiscal stamp prices for excise goods come into effect. Tariffs reduced by up to 25%!
The government has approved the new prices for fiscal stamps by publishing in the Official Gazette the decision "On the determination of security elements and the price of fiscal stamps" which enters into force immediately.
According to this decision, the price of the fiscal stamp for beer will be 17.22 euros, for tobacco 15.65 euros and for alcohol the fiscal stamp fee will be 25.05 euros. While for wine the fee for 1 thousand fiscal stamps will be 25.04 euros.
The decision also defines security elements for tracking fiscal stamps, including secure backgrounds with Guilloche patterns, fine text, and color-changing effects.
According to the information published on the digital security features, elements such as: a) unique identifier: each fiscal stamp contains a highly secure and encrypted identifier for the tracking system; b) 2D codes: include visible and invisible 2D codes, which are used to monitor the movement of products and ensure integrity. C) Secure codes for the cold beverage industry: Alternative to security stamps: unique 2D code, printed during the production process; b) Other features: resistant to background interference and verifiable by consumers and relevant authorities.
The Ministry of Finance, the company "Securities Printing House" jsc, the General Directorate of Customs and the state joint-stock company "Albtrace Co."jsc are responsible for the implementation of this decision.
The Albanian government decided not to renew the concession contract for the production and distribution of fiscal stamps.
As of January 1 of this year, fiscal stamps as securities are a state monopoly and will be produced and distributed by the Securities Printing House.
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