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.
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.
Moldova is preparing to launch a national traceability system for tobacco products, which is intended to strengthen control over the movement of products throughout the supply chain and help combat illicit trade. At the same time, the law significantly tightens regulations for the market for tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including restrictions on sales, labeling, and advertising.
The State Tax Service is implementing new mechanisms for verifying the Excise Tax Return (Form ACZ09) for tobacco products
In 2025, the illegal consumption of cigarettes in the European Union reached its highest level in the past 10 years.
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