Revenues to the Moldovan budget from income tax paid by individuals renting out real estate in January 2026 increased by 18.4% versus the same period in 2025, reaching 9.7 million lei
As reported by the State Tax Service, as a result of voluntary compliance and information activities in January 2026, 106 individuals renting out/using real estate were identified. Also, based on the results of tax audits, 160 individuals who rented out real estate were charged the following additional payments to the budget: basic payments – 89,100 lei, late payment penalties – 3,800 lei, and fines – 8,400 lei. In January 2026, 3,500 contracts for renting real estate to other individuals were registered with the State Tax Service, which is 32.7% more than in the same period a year earlier. According to the results of January 2026, the top four regions in terms of the amount of income tax paid to the Moldovan budget by individuals renting out real estate are: Chisinau municipality – 2,224 contracts (amount of revenue to the budget – 8.41 million lei); Bălți municipality - 205 contracts (388,800 lei); Cahul - 164 contracts (132,200 lei); Ungheni - 55 contracts (82,500 lei). The State Tax Service reminded that, in accordance with the Tax Code, individuals who are not engaged in entrepreneurial activity and who transfer real estate to other individuals for possession and/or use (property lease, rent, usufruct) pay a tax of 7% of the monthly contract value. These persons are required to register the contract with the State Tax Service within 7 days of its conclusion. This tax is paid monthly, by the 25th day of the current month, in accordance with the procedure established by the State Tax Service. Citizens who fail to comply with these obligations are fined in accordance with the Tax Code. The State Tax Service also reminded individuals who are not engaged in entrepreneurial activity and who transfer real estate to other individuals for ownership and/or use using Booking, Airbnb, and other platforms of the need to fulfill their tax obligations related to the income received. // 17.02.2026 — InfoMarket.
