The UN has expressed its readiness to support Moldova in implementing policies aimed at inclusive development and improving the well-being of the population. At a meeting with the Minister of Finance, the parties discussed the role of tax and budget policies in sustainable growth, business support, and the financing of key social sectors.
The deadline for reporting and paying social insurance contributions for August is September 25
An international tax conference is taking place in Chisinau, where participants are discussing key changes in European tax policy, the digitization of tax administration, and the application of artificial intelligence in the industry. The discussions are focused on aligning Moldovan legislation with EU standards and how these new approaches will affect businesses and government institutions.
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.
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
In Moldova, during the first half of 2026, wholesale sales of petroleum products declined in physical terms, but the market showed significant growth in monetary terms. Regulators attribute these changes primarily to price dynamics and a shift in demand between the wholesale and retail segments, with the sales mix shifting noticeably in favor of certain types of fuel.
Moldova's energy sector is entering a period of heightened pressure as lawmakers approved a temporary state of emergency, while utilities have filed steep tariff revision requests and reserve gas procurement is nearing a key deadline. At the same time, the government is moving ahead with a broad administrative overhaul, tax changes aligned with EU rules, and new infrastructure and reform projects that could reshape several sectors in the months ahead.
The State Tax Service has released a draft procedure for public consultation that will define how intermediaries will register to operate under the new VAT regime for online orders from abroad valued at up to 150 euros. The document is intended to establish a mechanism for registering such intermediaries, their interactions with the agency, and the conditions under which they will be able to represent foreign sellers and marketplaces in the local market.
Moldovan authorities are declaring a state of emergency in the energy sector to enable them to respond quickly to the situation and deviate from standard procurement procedures, so that diesel fuel prices do not exceed the psychological threshold of 40 lei
The Moldovan Professional Association of Tax Advisors has become a member of one of Europe's leading industry confederations. This membership gives the association access to international standards, training programs, and the opportunity to participate in discussions on tax policy at the European level, which could influence its practice in working with local businesses.
The business community has proposed that Parliament reconsider the tax changes affecting farmers and agricultural processors, the financial sector, and freelancers, and refrain from imposing excise taxes on sugary drinks
Moldova is preparing to reform its approach to tax violations: the plan is to categorize them by severity and tie the amount of penalties to the new classification. The initiative is intended to make the imposition of fines more predictable and reduce the risk of discrepancies in practice, but the document also includes stricter rules for certain cases.
Moldova is revising its approach to the luxury tax on residential real estate: the new draft proposes taxing not the entire value of the property, but only the amount exceeding a set threshold. At the same time, the document changes the rules for property valuation and clarifies a number of provisions regarding property tax and the definition of "primary residence," which could significantly affect calculations for property owners and local budgets.
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