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Small food producers could start work by simply notifying ANSASmall food producers in low-risk categories could start operating after a simple notification to the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), without waiting for prior approval. The measures were announced on 15 October by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and will now go through consultation. Examples given include artisan bread, biscuits and some pastry products. The Government […]Government backs 46,680 lei personal exemption and 12% tax on interest from 2027The Government has issued its opinion on amendments to the 2027 fiscal and customs policy bill (initiative No. 326). Some MPs’ proposals were accepted, others rejected. Parliament will take the final decision. The main personal exemption rises from 34,620 to 46,680 lei a year, and the exemption for dependants from 9,900 to 11,040 lei. The […]Moldova’s trade deficit reached €4.42 billion in eight months€4.42 billion — Moldova’s trade deficit in January–August 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The gap widened by more than €250 million compared with the same period of 2025. Exports totalled €2.24 billion (+9.3%) and imports €6.66 billion (+7.1%). For every €100 of imports, the country exports only €33.6. August was weak: exports […]
Moldova asks the EU for a five-year transition for the 7% IT Park tax regimeMoldova is asking the European Union for a five-year post-accession transition period for its current business support schemes, including the Moldova IT Park tax regime. Brussels has not accepted the request so far and has asked for more information, according to the EU negotiating position on Cluster 2 “Internal Market” dated 12 October 2026. IT […]SMEs may get ODA grants for energy storage batteriesSmall and medium-sized enterprises are set to receive grants for installing energy storage systems. The programme will be funded through the Organisation for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said. The Competition Council has already issued a decision on the support scheme. The aim is energy autonomy for businesses: companies with solar panels can […]Tax Service moves its Single Reporting Window to a new platform from 1 NovemberThe State Tax Service will launch an updated Single Reporting Window (Ghișeul unic de raportare) on 1 November 2026. This is the service companies and accountants use to file tax returns online. It moves to a new technology platform and gets a new interface. According to the Tax Service, the update changes navigation and function […]EBRD lends Moldova EUR 102.9 million to modernise irrigationEUR 102.9 million — the EBRD loan to Moldova for restoring and modernising centralised irrigation systems. The agreement was signed on 13 October by the Ministry of Agriculture and the EBRD office in Moldova. The money comes in two tranches. The first, up to EUR 49.8 million, will rehabilitate the Puhăcenii de Sus and Masivul […]Moldova Business Week 2026: SUMMA, Balkan Pharmaceuticals, BICO and MHP announce investmentsThe Invest Moldova Agency has published preliminary results of Moldova Business Week 2026, held from 28 September to 2 October. The 11th edition featured 35 events and at least 1,800 unique participants from over 50 countries, and the agency’s team made more than 250 new contacts with potential investors. Announced plans include: SUMMA Group — […]Government proposes 8% VAT only for wheat, maize and sunflower, 12% for barley and rapeseedThe Government supports keeping the reduced 8% VAT rate only for wheat, maize and sunflower, until 1 January 2028. Barley, rapeseed and most other farm products would be taxed at 12%. The position is set out in the Government’s opinion on amendments to the draft law simplifying tax and customs legislation. For wheat, maize and […]IMF cuts Moldova’s 2027 growth forecast to 2.3%The International Monetary Fund expects Moldova’s economy to grow by 2.3% in 2027, down from its earlier forecast of 3.2%. The figures come from the World Economic Outlook published on 13 October. Average inflation is projected at 7.4% in 2026, after 7.8% in 2025, and 9% in 2027. The current account deficit is expected to […]