The country’s most responsible taxpayers were traditionally honored during a ceremony on July 1, when tax officials celebrate their professional holiday and the anniversary of the State Tax Service’s founding. This year, the agency marked its 36th anniversary.
More Than Just Symbolic Recognition
During the “Honest Taxpayer 2026” Gala Evening, Olga Golban, Director of the State Tax Service, noted that this title has long since become more than just symbolic recognition. It reflects the relationship of trust and partnership between the tax authority and taxpayers.
“Your tax payments are an investment in Moldova’s future,” she emphasized. “Voluntary compliance with tax laws develops over time, through dialogue and mutual trust. And the companies recognized today demonstrate that tax responsibility and business efficiency go hand in hand.”
Victoria Belous, Chair of the Parliamentary Commission on Economy, Budget, and Finance, highlighted the special role of entrepreneurs in the country’s economic development, noting that they demonstrate responsibility by growing their businesses in challenging conditions.
As a reminder, “Highly Trusted Taxpayer” certificates are issued annually in accordance with the Regulations on Moral (Non-Financial) Incentives for Conscientious Taxpayers. The list of recipients is available on the tax authority’s website.
This tradition has been maintained, with only minor interruptions, for nearly twenty years and has overcome the business community’s initial, well-founded skepticism regarding the effectiveness of such incentives. Like any ranking, it has proven its incentives, benefits, and advantages.
The list reflects sector dynamics
In a sense, the list provides a snapshot of the economy that allows one to assess the development dynamics of Moldovan sectors.
Thus, the trend toward the dominance of service sectors over manufacturing sectors is becoming increasingly evident. Incidentally, this trend is also evident in the results of another business competition organized by the Moldovan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and AGEPI—“Trademark of the Year.”
This year, the largest number of companies (20)—all of which are responsible taxpayers—on the list are from the information technology and communications sector. Next in number (17) are companies engaged in trade, as well as vehicle maintenance and repair.
The construction sector was represented by 11 companies, while the manufacturing and energy sectors each had 10.
The event continued with a panel discussion on the topic “Status of a Good-Faith Taxpayer: Experience, Benefits, and Responsibilities in Building a Sustainable Economy,” which was attended by representatives of the business community and the State Tax Service.
Participants emphasized that the status of a conscientious taxpayer strengthens the trust of employees, partners, and customers, promotes the development of transparent and honest business relationships, and provides a reputational advantage.
Representatives of the business community spoke in favor of continuing measures to simplify and digitize tax administration.
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