Moldova's GDP growth in 2026 is expected to be lower than initially forecast
Moldova's GDP growth in 2026 is expected to be 1.8%, rather than the 2.4% projected when the draft law on the 2026 state budget was being prepared.
Taxes
Moldova Will Simplify Tax Procedures to Reduce Costs for Companies
Moldova plans to simplify and streamline tax procedures by implementing measures designed to reduce companies' administrative costs and facilitate their interactions with tax authorities
Imports for the modernization of schools in Moldova will be exempt from taxes and duties
Moldova is preparing tax and customs incentives for imports related to a school infrastructure modernization project funded by an international loan and grant. The initiative will involve the renovation of educational institutions and provides for significant budgetary relief, the details of which will be reviewed by Parliament.
InfoMarket Morning Brief | 02.09.2026
Moldova's latest economic review points to widening fiscal pressure, a sharp adjustment in household gas tariffs, and continued growth in remittances and tax collections. The briefing also highlights new regulatory moves in the financial sector, fresh infrastructure and digitalization projects, and mixed corporate results across consumer and beverage businesses.
The Customs Service transferred nearly 1 billion lei to the budget over the course of a week
Over the past week, the Customs Service transferred 950.1 million lei to the budget, which is 3.8% more than the previous week
The Ministry of Finance has proposed new rules for the taxation of controlled foreign corporations, effective in 2028
The Ministry of Finance has prepared a package of amendments that, starting in 2028, will significantly change the approach to the taxation of controlled foreign companies and introduce new reporting requirements for businesses. A separate component of the initiative concerns future tax rules for transactions between related companies following the country's accession to the EU, as well as a mechanism for resolving double taxation disputes.
The government should take more active steps to secure external grants to increase budget revenue
"The government must increase its capacity to attract foreign grants in order to boost budget revenues," said Ionice
Moldova's State Tax Service has launched the new e-Cerere interface
On August 28, Moldova's State Tax Service launched the new e-Cerere interface: data must be updated by April 30, 2027
Two indicators of Moldova's public debt risk exceeded the program's thresholds
At the end of July, Moldova saw a deterioration in two key debt risk indicators: some of the parameters that the Ministry of Finance uses to monitor refinancing and the interest burden exceeded the limits set by the medium-term program. However, for the remaining indicators, the situation remained within the established limits; the full version of this report includes details showing just how close the national debt has come to critical thresholds.
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.
The Ministry of Finance is discussing new rules with the industry regarding packages from overseas online retailers
Moldova's Ministry of Finance is discussing changes to the tax and customs regime for packages from foreign online stores with postal and courier service providers as part of its preparations for the 2027 tax policy
The government will maintain the preferential tax treatment for MITP residents
The government will continue to support companies investing in Moldova and has no plans to change the special tax regime for MITP residents
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.
Moldovan authorities will adjust the taxation of gambling to ensure that the new tax measures do not push players into the informal sector
Moldovan authorities will adjust their proposals on gambling taxation so that the new tax measures do not drive players into the shadow economy—Vasile Tofan
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