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From 5 December, ‘hidden’ business permits are scrapped: changes to 29 government decisionsAn updated list of business permits takes effect on 5 December. So-called ‘hidden’ permits — certificates demanded on top of the official list in the law on regulating entrepreneurial activity — are being abolished. The changes amend 29 government decisions. They cover, among other things, subsidies for investment in tourist facilities, the pharmaceutical industry, waste […]About 175 filling stations get 20 days to replace fuel meters with withdrawn certificatesAround 175 filling stations — more than a quarter of the country’s total — may keep selling fuel for now even though their metering systems have lost their certificates. The National Crisis Management Commission has given operators no more than 20 days from submitting a replacement plan; otherwise the stations will be suspended. Inspectors found […]Taxi firms declare 326 drivers and about 873,000 lei after tax checks326 drivers — that is how many app-based taxi companies added to their tax returns by 5 November after the tax authority flagged discrepancies. The companies declared almost 873,000 lei in additional taxes and contributions: 356,248 lei in social contributions, 223,310 lei in health insurance, 156,335 lei in payroll tax and 137,071 lei in VAT […]
Companies monitored by the tax service declared 11% higher turnoverThe State Tax Service has published the results of its Voluntary Compliance Programme for September 2025 – September 2026. Turnover of the monitored taxpayers rose by 2.37 billion lei, or 11%, while taxes paid to the budget grew by 232.61 million lei (+16%). The average monthly salary declared by companies in the programme reached 6,770 […]Vento suspends fuel sales at more than 40 filling stationsThe Vento filling-station chain has temporarily suspended fuel sales at more than 40 stations across the country, including in Chisinau. The restriction has been in place since 16:00 on 4 November. Vento Retail said the decision follows an order from the authorities concerning the use of measuring systems. The company did not say which agency […]NBM raises base rate from 9% to 11%11% — the new base rate of the National Bank of Moldova, raised from 9% at the meeting on 5 November 2026. The National Bank of Moldova unanimously decided to tighten monetary policy. The main reason is inflation: in September the annual rate rose to 8.6%, above the 3.5–6.5% target range. The NBM expects inflation […]Tax Service found violations in 469 of 676 October inspections, unannounced checks continueMoldova’s State Tax Service carried out 676 on-the-spot inspections in October 2026 and found violations in 469 of them. Sanctions totalled almost 2.2 million lei, with most breaches found in retail trade. In trade in goods, inspectors found violations in 193 of 247 checks, with sanctions above 1.08 million lei. In tobacco sales, 149 of […]New rules on employee medical examinations take effect on 7 NovemberNew rules on mandatory medical examinations for workers take effect on 7 November 2026. They replace the previous rules, which only partly met EU requirements, and focus on construction, agriculture and HoReCa. The rules are set out in two regulations: one on health surveillance of workers exposed to occupational risks and one on mandatory medical […]National Bank fines Microinvest 9.35 million lei over responsible lending breachesThe National Bank of Moldova has fined Microinvest, the country’s largest non-bank lender, about 9.35 million lei. According to the press, it is the largest fine ever imposed on a financial institution in Moldova. The decision was adopted by the NBM Executive Committee on 27 October 2026. The central bank found breaches of responsible lending […]Premier Energy asks ANRE to raise electricity price to 4.64 lei per kWh4.64 lei per kWh is what households in central and southern Moldova could pay if ANRE approves Premier Energy’s request. The current price is 3.56 lei. Moldova’s largest electricity supplier has filed a request with the energy regulator ANRE to raise regulated prices. For households the increase would exceed 30%. For customers connected to medium-voltage […]