Digitalization

Independent entrepreneurs (freelancers) are given two months to obtain a unique taxpayer identification number other than IDNP.

The national list of restrictive measures to which the Republic of Moldova has acceded includes 5,696 entities. As the existing data storage platform does not ensure full integration and convenient processing of information, the authorities plan to implement an Information System for recording international restrictive measures.

In recent days, a viral video has been rapidly gaining momentum on the Internet, in which the main characters are leading figures of the technology industry Ilon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman.

From April 21 to April 24, 2026, Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Berlin will host a large-scale international event IT Nearshoring Moldova Roadshow, aimed at developing cooperation between German business and the IT sector of the Republic of Moldova.

On April 10, the entry/exit system (EES) became fully operational at the EU’s external borders (land border crossings, airports and seaports).

The new “State Register of Legal Entities” (SRLE) will streamline record keeping and reduce the cost and time for legal entities to comply with the registration provisions of the law.

Anthropic’s most powerful artificial intelligence model has already discovered thousands of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in all major operating systems and web browsers. In response, the company did not publish it, but quietly handed it over to the organizations responsible for the smooth operation of the Internet.

The National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED) announced the development of a digital platform designed to monitor and analyze the development of renewable energy production capacity in Moldova.

Modern entrepreneurs and investors face a long list of challenges, but one of the most unpredictable and difficult to control is the issue of fraud committed by business partners and/or employees. With the development of technology, widespread digitalisation and now artificial intelligence, preventing and investigating corporate fraud requires measures and actions that are far more effective than they were 10–15 years ago. Of course, this problem may not be acute in every business, but such an understanding may be mistaken, as it is based solely on known and, possibly, incomplete information. Many cases of fraud are skilfully concealed and remain undiscovered.

The MIA instant payment system, launched in 2024, has become widespread and is now used by almost 50% of the country’s adult population. The number of users exceeds 900 thousand. And the network has been expanded to more than 18 thousand outlets across the country.

“The EU is trying to justify its attempts at increased surveillance (chat control) and censorship (DSA) through controlled NGOs and media. AI Forensics, a Soros-funded company contracted by the European Commission, claims that Telegram is a PROBLEM because people can discuss content from OTHER social networks in CLOSED Telegram groups.”

The State Tax Service has published a draft of a new form of entrepreneurial patent. The document specifies a number of data on the holder, and his identification will be carried out by means of a QR code.

Japanese company Maxell has introduced an updated version of its portable cassette player, adapted to modern realities. The device, designed in the style of classic models of the 1980s, received Bluetooth support, which allows it to be used with wireless headphones and acoustics.

Young people who experience social anxiety are more likely to be drawn into excessive use of social networks – this is the conclusion reached by psychologists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The study showed that it’s not just the habit of “flipping through the feed,” but a deeper psychological mechanism.

TikTok has announced plans to invest about $1.16 billion in a new data center in Finland. The project will be part of a large-scale strategy to localize data storage for European users and strengthen data protection in the region.

At least 3,000 people should live in a village, and the government plans to keep 10 out of 32 districts. At the same time, the package of financial incentives for the unification of mayoralties will amount to 6,491 billion lei.

“The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has almost completely digitized its services, including certificates of origin, which from June 1 will be issued exclusively in digital format, ATA carnets, force majeure certificates, expert and valuation reports, which serve as a support tool for businesses,” said CCI President Sergiu Harya.

There are no plans to introduce bans on the use of online platforms in Moldova this year. The authorities will focus not on restrictions, but on developing mechanisms to protect users, especially minors. In the fall, the Digital Services Act, an EU document regulating the activity of large online platforms, will be implemented.

The authorities expect to increase investment attractiveness and create a more predictable environment for the development of the high-tech sector through a new law on semiconductor topographies.

The entrepreneurial patent form will be issued without a photograph of the holder and a mark on payment of the fee. The requirement of 10 degrees of protection will also be abolished, as it will no longer be a strictly accountable document.