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The list of jurisdictions with which Moldova automatically exchanges information on financial accounts will be significantly reduced. The relevant draft order has been developed by the Ministry of Finance and is open for public comment through July 6, 2026.
As of the end of May, Moldova’s total public debt had risen to 143.1 billion lei, compared with 122.1 billion lei a year earlier. Over the course of the year, the country’s debt burden increased by 21 billion lei. Nevertheless, according to estimates by the Ministry of Finance and the IMF, the current ratio of total public debt to GDP remains within a safe range (around 37–38% of GDP).
The state budget deficit at the end of May stood at approximately 7.7 billion lei. This represents an increase of 777.1 million lei (or 11.4%) compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Finance reported this while summarizing the results for the first five months.
The city government has provided clarification on the procedure for paying property tax for this year. The deadline for payment is June 30, 2026.
The Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) has expressed its strong opposition to the draft budget and tax policy for 2027.
Parliament passed the first reading of a bill to ratify a loan agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in the amount of 218.2 million euros. The funds are intended to support the Sustainable Growth Policy Operations Program.
The acquisition of significant stakes or shares in non-bank payment service providers will be permitted only with the prior authorization of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM). Amendments to the Law on Payment Services and Electronic Money were adopted in the second reading.
Vlad Batrincha, Deputy Speaker of the legislature, called for parliamentary hearings with the participation of Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), during a plenary session. He demanded clarification regarding the monthly salaries and the actual contributions of each member of the NBM Supervisory Board.
The implementation of the Public Finance Management Development Strategy for 2023–2030 and Moldova’s progress in the context of the EU accession process were discussed at the Ministry of Finance on June 25 during the third meeting of the Public Finance Management Dialogue.
A bill proposing amendments to the Tax Code and other Moldovan laws, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, has sparked widespread debate within the professional community.
This change is included in a draft set of amendments proposed by the Ministry of Finance for inclusion in the ministry’s rules of procedure. They will soon be reviewed by the Cabinet of Ministers.
The European Commission today unveiled a new package of proposals to simplify tax rules. It is expected to save businesses 8 billion euros annually, including 3.3 billion euros in administrative costs.
They may be subject to the same tax treatment as other non-monetary benefits that an employer provides to employees (such as vouchers, gym and medical service passes, and gifts).
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is currently financing 75 major projects in Moldova. Since it began operations in the country in 1992, the bank has invested more than 3.1 billion euros in approximately 200 projects.
In May, Moldova’s foreign exchange market saw a decline in trading volumes, reflected in a 16% drop in net demand from companies. At the same time, 91.1% of the net demand from economic agents (legal entities) was met by supply from individuals. The National Bank publishes data on foreign exchange market conditions, noting that it did not intervene in the market during the reporting month.
Ahead of major changes that are set to revamp the functioning of the Moldovan capital market, LOGOS PRESS presents an interview with Dumitru Budianschi, chairman of the National Commission for the Financial Market.
Despite a significant slowdown in economic growth in the first quarter of the year (+0.4%), the central bank nevertheless identified a host of pro-inflationary factors and made the fight against inflation its top priority.
Starting in 2026, the law will establish new rules for the administration of the sanitation fee, including the deadlines for its payment.
According to information from the Ministry of Finance, Moldova’s external public debt balance as of the end of April 2026 had increased by $151.7 million (+3.2%) since the beginning of the year, reaching approximately $5 billion. Of this amount, 93% consists of loans from the European Commission, to which Moldova’s debt has increased ninefold over the past five years.
The Ministry of Finance proposes that the relevant provisions of the Law on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) governing the application of the incentive capital mechanism be repealed. This proposal is included in the 2027 Tax Policy Package.
