Moldova's latest business and policy roundup points to stronger budget collections, shifting energy costs and a still-wide trade imbalance, while the government is moving on tax, regulatory and investment measures that could affect businesses in several sectors. Upcoming decisions on rail reform, renewable energy permits and the heating season, along with fresh data releases and international economic talks, are set to keep markets watching closely.
In Moldova, the VAT rate on feminine hygiene products will remain at 8%; the authorities have abandoned their plan to raise it to 20%
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.
Moldova plans to simplify and streamline tax procedures by implementing measures designed to reduce companies' administrative costs and facilitate their interactions with tax authorities
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.
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 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 must increase its capacity to attract foreign grants in order to boost budget revenues," said Ionice
On August 28, Moldova's State Tax Service launched the new e-Cerere interface: data must be updated by April 30, 2027
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.
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.
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 continue to support companies investing in Moldova and has no plans to change the special tax regime for MITP residents
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