The government today presented the mayors of voluntarily merging northern municipalities with the administrative framework for Financial Incentive No. 2. The funds will be allocated for infrastructure development.
Revenue from the income tax on individuals who rent out real estate increased by 33.7% over the first 7 months of 2026, totaling 70.1 million lei, compared to the same period in 2025.
The investment tender for the sale of the Zarea Hotel has been extended by two months at the initiative of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. He believes that the privatization of such a property should not take place in the middle of the summer season.
The Ministry of Finance is proposing to revise the definition of a primary residence and the taxation of capital gains.
The Ministry of Finance has published a draft budget and tax policy for 2027, which provides for a number of significant changes in the area of real estate taxation regarding the setting of tax rates.
Finance Minister Victoria Belous met with representatives of the Congress of Local Authorities in Moldova (CALM) to discuss proposals on tax policy for the coming year and their impact on local budget revenues.
The draft budget, tax, and customs policy for 2027 provides for a number of changes in the area of real estate taxation.
The list of goods subject to VAT and excise taxes in Transnistria as of September 1 of this year has been expanded, and the effective dates of the new rules have been revised.
Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard will be widened and renovated, which will transform the entire Ciocana neighborhood.
It will be a new boulevard with six lanes of traffic.
At least, according to Finance Minister Victoria Belous, the government is seeking funding to fulfill its promises starting September 1. Details will be announced within the next two weeks.
The government promises to continue providing energy compensation this year. However, it intends to direct the aid specifically to those who need it most.
The State Tax Service audited individuals who earn income from online activities, including influencers and video bloggers.
In the coming months, the issue of EU enlargement will be put to the test: Montenegro and Albania are nearing accession, Ukraine and Moldova are making progress, and Brussels is weighing the reforms needed to accommodate a larger and more complex union.
Authorities are laying the legal groundwork for the application in Moldova of EU debt collection procedures. Specifically, they propose that a debtor’s bank accounts be frozen without a prior recognition procedure.
The process of merging municipalities continues to spark controversy. Gheorghe Răilan, former mayor of Cimișlia and former vice president of the Congress of Local Authorities in Moldova (CALM), has joined the debate, warning of the risks posed by the reform.
As part of the process of harmonizing Moldovan legislation with EU legal standards, Moldova has developed new procedures for debt collection and the resolution of cross-border disputes. These procedures will take effect upon Moldova’s accession to the European Union.
Amendments to the Industrial Parks Law will expand development opportunities for startups in Moldova. They will be able to operate in these parks for six months without resident status.
Extreme heat could cost EU economies approximately 180 billion euros this year—about 1% of GDP. France will be hit the hardest.
The Ungheni Municipality and the city of Leova have launched a public offering of municipal bonds. Through this offering, local authorities intend to raise funds from the capital market for local infrastructure projects, giving investors the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of these communities. The subscription period will run through September 8.
Promoting a culture of tax compliance has a direct impact on the growth of tax revenues. Companies that were subject to audits reported payroll taxes totaling 524.5 million lei in the first half of this year. This is nearly 30% more than in the same period of 2025.
