Alina Iancu
According to a press statement by Svetlana Cerovic, IMF Resident Representative in Moldova, “the main objective of the mission is to gather information on recent developments in the economy, assess macroeconomic prospects and risks, and discuss policy priorities with the authorities and other key stakeholders.”
Under the provisions of Article 4 of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, to which the Fund’s Chisinau office refers, bilateral consultations with all member countries are held annually (as a rule). An IMF mission visits the country to collect economic and financial data and to discuss economic progress and policies with the authorities. Upon returning to headquarters, staff write a report that is the main document submitted to the Executive Board.
Meanwhile, the State Tax Service of Moldova is already hosting an IMF mission on tax administration from December 1-12, 2025.
The work of the mission started with a visit to the Ministry of Finance, where Minister Andrian Gavrilice met with Svetlana Cerovic and a team of experts led by Enrico Aava, Senior Economist of the Fiscal Affairs Department.
“During the meetings, the priorities for the modernization of tax administration, the mission’s lines of work and its key objectives are discussed. Minister Gavrilică emphasized the importance of international expertise for strengthening institutional capacities and implementing best global practices,” the Finance Ministry’s press release said.
The IMF mission will support the State Tax Service in developing an organization-wide compliance program, applying risk management principles in the main functions of tax administration, preparing a basic document on the compliance program and improving analytical capabilities for risk assessment.
Over the course of two weeks, IMF experts will meet with representatives of the Service to assess progress and identify next steps. At the end of the mission, a report with recommendations will be prepared.
As a reminder, The IMF blocked the last two tranches totaling 2.9 billion lei ($170 million) within the framework of the cooperation program with Moldova, which ended in October. Some experts linked this fact to the failure to pass laws on the abolition of tax exemptions and expansion of the tax base.
