Moldova

Effective 30 October 2026, Moldova’s newly enacted Salary Law introduces revised tax brackets and social contribution thresholds that significantly alter net compensation across income levels. The legislation, passed under Law No. 189/2026, raises the non-taxable allowance and adjusts progressive personal income tax rates, while simultaneously increasing employer social security contributions for high earners. The reform

On 30 October 2026, the Moldovan Dairy Processors Association and the Milk Producers Federation jointly submitted a comprehensive policy package to the Ministry of Finance and the State Tax Service. The petition calls for targeted fiscal measures to counteract rising input costs and import competition following the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) implementation

The Parliamentary Committee for Public Finance Control unveiled a mandatory quarterly fiscal transparency report on 30 October 2026, designed to enhance legislative oversight of tax collection and budget execution. The new format, mandated under Article 42 of the Budget System Law, requires the Ministry of Finance to publish detailed breakdowns of VAT, excise, and income

Moldova’s Customs Service announced on 30 October 2026 that the country has executed over 12,000 common transit operations with the European Union since the Convention on Common Transit entered into force on 1 January 2026. This milestone reflects deepening customs integration under the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. The common transit procedure allows goods to move between

On 30 October 2026, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance jointly presented a package of fiscal facilities for residential energy storage systems and heat pumps, developed during the TAIEX expert mission (27-29 October). The measures, to be enacted via amendments to the Tax Code and the Law on Renewable Energy, include a

On 30 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Moldova officially launched the European Union Border and Customs Project (EUBAC), a major technical assistance initiative funded by the European Union to modernize the country’s customs and tax administration. The launch event was attended by State Secretary Natalia Doroftei, who emphasized that the

During the sixth edition of the Moldova Trade Forum 2026 held on 29 October 2026 in Chișinău, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Lidia Ababii, presented the government’s progress on fiscal and customs reforms within the EU integration framework. The forum, organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization,

On 28 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance organized public consultations on the negotiating positions for Chapter 4: Free Movement of Capital and Chapter 9: Financial Services in the context of Moldova’s EU accession process. The consultations, chaired by State Secretary Natalia Doroftei, involved stakeholders from the banking sector, insurance companies, investment funds, and professional

On 29 October 2026, State Secretary Natalia Doroftei participated in a high-level roundtable titled “Tax Administration of the Future: Data, Technology, and Trust,” organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Moldova with support from the World Bank and the OECD. The event focused on the Ministry of Finance’s Digital Transformation Strategy 2025-2028, which

Launched on 27 October 2026, the State Tax Service’s mobile application “START” allows freelancers and micro-service providers to register, file quarterly turnover declarations, and pay the simplified 7% professional income tax directly from smartphones. Accompanying regulatory clarifications issued under Order No. 412/2026 define eligible activities, revenue thresholds (up to 600,000 MDL annually), and record-keeping simplifications.