Food industry

The EBA and AmCham Moldova have called for the preservation of the preferential VAT rate on agri-food products

Two major business associations have put forward proposals to adjust tax policy in the agricultural sector, insisting on maintaining preferential VAT rates for key categories of agricultural products. According to their assessment, the planned changes could complicate producers' operations, increase costs, and affect prices; however, the full version of the article provides details on the controversial rates and the most sensitive product groups.

26 August 2026 · 08:57

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.

23 August 2026 · 09:38

Industrial production in Moldova rose 7.9% in the first half of 2026

Moldova's industrial sector showed significant growth in the first half of the year, although the trend varied across sectors. The most significant changes were recorded in a number of manufacturing sectors and in the energy sector, while output in certain sectors, on the other hand, declined.

20 August 2026 · 13:42

Italy will continue to invest in Moldova, where more than 1,100 companies with Italian capital operate

Italy has announced its intention to continue expanding its economic presence in Moldova, where a significant number of companies with Italian capital are already operating. During the meeting with the prime minister, the parties discussed new areas of cooperation, the expansion of investment projects, and support for key industries, as well as the latest statistics on bilateral trade, which show notable changes in the trade balance.

10 August 2026 · 16:13

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