With a special ceremony, today, the Tax Administration of Kosovo marks the 21st anniversary of its establishment. TAK was established on 17 January 2000 under the direction and administration of UNMIK. The first TAK director was an international hired by a USAID contractor. From October 2001 to February 2003, there were co-directors from USAID and locals who shared the role of director. On February 18, 2003, the authority for Tax Administration was transferred from UNMIK to the Ministry of Economy and Finance and took over the duties of director of a local TAK. Since then, TAK has operated as an autonomous organization, managed entirely by Kosovo residents with the advice and assistance of international donor organizations primarily, USAID, the EU and the IMF.