680 people have already benefited from Moldova’s new tax regime for independent entrepreneurs - the State Tax Service
This was announced by Olga Golban, Director of the State Tax Service, during a discussion on the new tax regime for independent entrepreneurs, which came into force on January 1. The event was organized by the Creative Industries Association of Moldova (Artcor) and brought together representatives of the Economic Council under the Prime Minister, the Agency for Electronic Governance, and the Agency for Public Services. During the discussions, the Director of the State Tax Service emphasized the role of the tax service not only as a supervisory body, but also as an institution that provides coordination, support, and guidance to taxpayers in the process of complying with tax legislation. “The State Tax Service is a partner of taxpayers. Together, we contribute to the formation of the budget, so we take on the mission of providing the necessary assistance in the correct payment of taxes and fees,” said Olga Golban. The data presented at the event confirms the effective cooperation between the authorities in the application of the new tax regime: to date, 680 people have registered as independent entrepreneurs, of whom 252 have opened bank accounts as freelancers, and 9 have already purchased cash registers. An important aspect highlighted at the event was the need to identify self-employment by IDNO, even in situations where a person is simultaneously employed by a company. Thus, any citizen can engage in independent activity in their free time, complying with the current legal and tax framework. As for tax obligations, independent entrepreneurs pay a single tax of 15% if their annual income does not exceed 1.2 million lei, and 35% for the part of income that exceeds this ceiling, and the responsibility for its distribution to the budget items of the state budget lies with the tax authorities. For information and support, the State Tax Service website provides a Summary of Tax Practice, a useful tool for clarifying aspects related to the application of tax legislation. // 29.01.2026 — InfoMarket
