Includes typical use of agents and distributors and how to find a good partner, e.g., whether use of an agent or distributor is legally required.

Foreign companies doing business in Kosovo are not required to have a local agent, but it is advisable to retain one in order to enhance knowledge of local economic and market conditions.  Kosovo does not have laws regulating local agent and distributor agreements, except for dental products, where a contract with a licensed distributor is required.  Any local agent or distributorship relationship should be clearly defined, stipulated by contract, and contain an alternative dispute resolution clause.  Agreements should also be registered with local courts in case of a legal disagreement.

U.S. Embassy Pristina was established as the 59th Department of State Commercial Partnership Post in January 2014.  Through our partner post (Commercial Service Vienna), we provide business facilitation and some Commercial Services to interested U.S. and U.S.-affiliated businesses.    


 

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