Excise duties
Moldova will bring excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and energy products in line with EU standards
Moldova is preparing changes to its excise tax system that are intended to bring tax rules in line with EU standards and will affect several business-sensitive sectors at once. The draft proposes new approaches to calculating and paying excise taxes, as well as a mechanism that could significantly alter the operating conditions for manufacturers and processors.
Moldova plans to introduce an excise tax on electricity
Moldova is preparing changes to its tax legislation that will affect commercial electricity consumption and may impact business expenses. The bill has already been approved by the government and provides for a number of exemptions and incentives for specific sectors, as well as additional budgetary implications that have yet to be assessed by Parliament.
Excise tax reform in Moldova will generate 86.2 million lei for the budget, with the tobacco industry accounting for the majority of that amount
Moldova's excise tax regime, which is aligned with EU standards, will generate an additional 86.2 billion lei for the state budget, with more than 72% of this amount coming from excise taxes on tobacco products
The Ministry of Finance expects 2.7 billion lei in additional revenue from its excise tax policy in 2027
According to estimates by the Ministry of Finance, the 2027 excise tax policy will generate additional revenue of 2.7 billion lei for the budget
Moldova Will Increase the Coefficient Used to Calculate the Base Price of Cigarettes and Cigarillos
Moldova is preparing to amend the tax mechanism that affects the calculation of the base price for cigarettes and cigarillos. The decision has already been approved by the government as part of a new tax policy and may have an impact on the retail market for tobacco products.
Moldova plans to gradually increase excise taxes on tobacco products through 2029
The Moldovan government has approved a draft of a new tax and budget policy that calls for a phased increase in excise taxes on tobacco and similar products through 2029. The changes will affect several categories of goods at once and may have a significant impact on the market; however, the key parameters and the dynamics of the rates will only become clear from the full version of the document.
EBA Moldova Opposed the Excise Tax on Sweetened Carbonated Beverages
EBA Moldova has opposed the government's plans to impose an excise tax on sweetened carbonated beverages, stating that the initiative could create distortions in the industry and is inconsistent with the stated goal of reducing sugar consumption. The association also warns of a potential increase in the burden on businesses and consumers amid other planned changes in tax and environmental policy.
Moldova Will Impose VAT and Excise Taxes on Imports of Certain Goods into Transnistria
Moldova is preparing a phased change to the tax regime for a number of goods imported into Transnistria: in the first phase, the new rules will apply to a limited list of products, and the list will then be expanded. The authorities hope to gradually level the playing field for businesses and reduce existing exemptions; however, the details of the reform and its implications for the market will only become clear once the full text of the draft is available.
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