Government proposes doubling the SME threshold to EUR 50 million
On 30 September the Government approved a draft law aligning Moldova’s SME definition with EU rules. Under the draft, a company would qualify as an SME with annual turnover of up to EUR 50 million (currently EUR 25 million) and/or total assets of up to EUR 43 million (currently EUR 21.5 million). The 249-employee limit stays.
According to Bani.md, about 147 more companies could fall into the SME category. Status will take into account links with other firms — autonomous, partner and linked enterprises. A new “small mid-cap” category (under 750 staff, annual turnover up to EUR 150 million or total assets up to EUR 129 million) is proposed to apply from 1 January 2028. The ODA-run guarantee fund will be able to guarantee bonds issued by SMEs, and the state will be able to back export credits. Parliament still has to pass the bill; most provisions take effect one month after publication.
What it means for you
- Growing mid-sized companies above the EUR 25m mark may regain access to SME grants and guarantees.
- If your firm is part of a group, check how figures will be combined to determine its status.
- Exporters and companies considering a bond issue get new financing options.
Source: Bani.md, 30.09.2026