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Category: Banks & Finance
The tax regime applicable to individuals engaged in independent commercial activities may be applied only by merchants registered with the State Tax Service before July 1, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of Article 69¹³( (3) of the Tax Code.
Moldovan banks have begun implementing new corporate operating standards set forth in the NBM regulations, which are aimed at transposing European directives and promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility among financial institutions.
AmCham proposes maintaining the VAT exemption for international mail.
According to a forecast by Bloomberg Economics, the global economy is set to face a prolonged period of higher interest rates. According to the agency, by the end of 2026, this rate will stand at 5.10%, up from the 4.41% projected in January—that is, before the outbreak of hostilities in Iran.
Effective January 1, 2027, the design of the “Excise Stamp/Consumer Stamp” for alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and related goods will change. The amendments have been published and have taken effect.
The introduction of the digital ruble, which began in Russia in 2026, will not lead to the displacement of other forms of the national currency, according to economist and financier Evgeny Kogan, who compared the digital ruble to a song by the band “Kino.”
The government will review the issue of adjusting the minimum wage in consultation with employers’ associations and labor unions at least once a year.
Today, July 3, 2026, the National Bank of Moldova released a commemorative coin titled “Vasile Vasilache—100th Anniversary of His Birth” into numismatic circulation, marking the conclusion of the “Notable Figures” series.
In 2026, more than 25.8 million lei were allocated to nonprofit organizations and religious institutions in Moldova through the “2% tax allocation” mechanism
In the first six months of 2026, the National Health Insurance Company generated revenues of approximately 7.3 billion lei. These revenues increased by 444 million lei, or 6.5%, compared to the same period in 2025.
Based on the results of the first quarter of 2026, insurers increased their profitability, overcoming regulatory costs and the sector’s rising loss ratios in recent years. Insurance companies nearly doubled last year’s figures, posting a combined net profit of 68.7 million lei, as reported by eight of the nine operating companies.
Municipal bonds are a promising financial instrument characterized by low costs, transparent allocation of funds, and—just as importantly—effective oversight of their use. They are already emerging as a clear alternative to bank loans for local governments.
In the first six months of 2026, tax revenues administered by the State Tax Service (STS) increased by 11.4%.
The State Tax Service has awarded 100 businesses in Moldova with “Highly Trusted Taxpayer” certificates. Under the law, these businesses are exempt from tax audits for two years.
In June 2026, 68 micro and small farms received funding totaling 46.7 million lei under the “Agricultural Credit Facilitation” (FCA) program. In total, between March of last year and June of this year, 649 farms in this category received refinancing totaling 554.20 million lei through the FCA program.
According to preliminary data, in the first quarter of 2026, Moldova’s current account deficit decreased by 17.1% compared to the same period last year, amounting to -806.2 million euros. This change was driven by a reduction in the foreign trade deficit.
The total assets of Moldova’s banking sector reached 189,899.0 million lei at the end of 2025, an increase of 11.5% compared to the previous period. This trend reflects confidence in the stability of the financial system and the banks’ ability to support the growth of the national economy, according to the annual report of the National Bank of Moldova.
The Ministry of Finance has developed a mechanism for applying VAT and excise taxes to goods imported into Moldova by business entities registered in Transnistria.
In addition to the existing environmental fees that are currently paid into the budget, new fees will be introduced into the law, increasing the tax burden on businesses that violate environmental regulations in the course of their operations.
A new category of bank customers—financially vulnerable consumers—will be introduced in Moldova. Commercial banks will be required to provide a basic package of services to these customers free of charge. However, the group of such customers will be strictly limited.
