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Category: Moldova’s Economy
Moldova, Romania and Ukraine will set up a Trilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate access to European funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction projects, Logos Press reported.
State agencies can now, when organizing purchases, award additional points to companies that supply goods and services from nearby regions using short supply chains, Logos Press reports.
The government plans to do away with paper food stamps altogether and use them exclusively in electronic format, according to Logos Press.
The authorities plan to save about 5 billion lei for the private sector in 2026 if the planned changes in legislation and regulations are implemented, Logos Press reported.
The budget for the culture sector in 2026 will exceed 1 billion lei. This was announced by Culture Minister Cristian Jardan during his first press conference dedicated to the National Culture Day.
Enterprises in Moldova will have new opportunities for early identification of financial problems, restructuring of debts and receiving support before insolvency, Logos Press reports.
A project with a total budget of 80 million lei, aimed at increasing transparency and compliance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Moldova, will be implemented until 2028 with financing from the Swiss government, Logos Press reports.
The government has approved new sanitary regulations for tobacco products, devices and accessories for their use, Logos Press reported.
From spring 2025, with the support of the Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF), financing in the form of guarantees amounting to MDL 16.53 million was allocated, supporting loans totaling MDL 23.3 million and attracting investments in the same amount, Logos Press reported.
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Moldova will be able to obtain investment loans through a new financial product “FACEM Impact”, administered by the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA), reports Logos Press.
Moldova has great potential for the development of international road freight transportation, but the industry is in decline due to limited access to foreign markets and the current system of permits and quotas, which makes the work of carriers uncompetitive,” Logos Press reports.
Producers of beer and beer-based beverages are required to file a declaration with information on the amount of products produced, wholesale volumes and varieties produced by January 15, according to Logos Press.
Last year was the most difficult year for Moldovan beekeepers: production more than halved to 2.5 thousand tons. This is the lowest figure for the last 15 years.
A new business development initiative will be launched for small and medium-sized enterprises from the Transnistrian region and Gagauzia, within which five companies from each region will receive comprehensive financial and expert support, Logos Press reports.
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%.
