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Category: Moldova’s Economy
Excise duties on gasoline and diesel fuel in Moldova increased by 7% from January 1, 2026. At the same time, the rates for liquefied gas and fuel oil remained at the level of the previous year, Logos Press reported.
From January 2026, excise taxes on tobacco products have increased, on average, by 10%. This is stipulated by amendments to the Tax Code, which established an increase in excise duty on cigarettes containing tobacco, with and without filter from 1081.43 lei +13% to 1189.57 lei +13% (but not less than 1595.53 lei per 1 thousand pieces).
The police will spend almost 1.5 million lei in 2026 on repair and maintenance of its fleet vehicles, Logos Press reported.
From January 1, 2026, a new form of activity – independent entrepreneur – will be officially launched in Moldova, – reports Logos Press.
Moldova’s per capita income is about 3.5-4.5 times lower than the EU average, Logos Press reported.
In 2026, the maximum margin for government-guaranteed loans in the Prima Casa program will remain at 3%.
Moldova will extend import privileges for personal cars and goods for diaspora citizens returning to the country.
The project “Strong Enterprises and Municipalities for Moldova”, worth 3.68 million euros, will be realized with the support of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Logos Press reports.
In the sector of production and supply of electricity, heat, gas and hot water, five of the 227 largest enterprises are concentrated, accounting for 73.9% of the total turnover of the sector, reports Logos Press.
From January 1, 2026, a new form of economic activity for individuals – independent entrepreneur – will be officially launched in Moldova, – reports Logos Press.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, wholesale and retail trade enterprises accounted for the largest share of the total number of active enterprises in 2023, accounting for 39.0% of the total number of active enterprises, Logos Press reported.
The demolished facilities of the recreation center “Zatoka” (Belgorod-Dnistrovsky district, Ukraine), which belong to the Republic of Moldova and are on the balance sheet of the Ministry of Agriculture, will be transferred to a “qualified manager,” Logos Press reports.
The Court of Accounts revealed systemic violations in the management of museums in Moldova, which are on the balance sheet of the Ministry of Culture.
Romania confirmed its status of Moldova’s main investment partner in 2025: bilateral trade exceeded 3 billion euros and investments exceeded 35 million euros.
The assessment of the impact of the regulatory reforms carried out in the Republic of Moldova is significantly higher than in many other countries, Logos Press reports.
Economic stagnation continues. Even the 5.2% GDP growth in the third quarter, thanks to a successful agricultural year, cannot refute this thesis. Even if the economy returns to positive territory by the end of 2025 (+2% GDP for the first three quarters), this acceleration will not allow for a full recovery from the 2022 downturn. Experts speak of a “technical recession” and “recovery growth,” noting the limited potential of the current development model, based on consumption and dependent on the vagaries of the weather, including political weather.
Chisinau airport will be expanded by about 5 thousand square meters (+30%), and the total investment is estimated at 140-145 million lei.
A special legal regime – economic state of emergency – has been introduced in the Transnistrian region for 30 days. The regional Supreme Council on Thursday at an emergency session approved the relevant decree of the regional head Vadim Krasnoselsky. The document will come into force 6 hours after its promulgation.
In 2026, the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA) will launch a new program for aspiring entrepreneurs that will include a grant part as well as management training, Logos Press reported.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has approved amendments to the Methodology for the calculation, approval and application of regulated tariffs for natural gas distribution services, introducing the concept of a single distribution tariff, Logos Press reported.
