News about Regulation
The Moldovan Parliament has adopted in final reading the abolition of tax exemptions for left-bank enterprises with the phased introduction of VAT and excise taxes on import and sale of goods. It is planned to start already this year, and to completely switch to the new rules – by 2030. The released funds will be directed to the Convergence Fund for the development of infrastructure and social sphere on the left bank.
The State Tax Service launches an electronic service for the issuance and extension of a patent. Applications, payment and receipt of the document are available online.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect from May 1-4.
The Moldovan government approved the Regulation on authorization, cultivation, monitoring, marketing and processing of industrial hemp. The document provides for the expansion of opportunities for the use of raw materials obtained from industrial hemp, which can increase the yield per hectare of agricultural land by about 40%. It will also provide private entrepreneurship with more opportunities for investment and agribusiness development.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended until May 30 a general license allowing certain transactions related to the sale of Lukoil International GmbH (a subsidiary of Russian oil company Lukoil, which owns the group’s foreign assets). This decision allows to finalize the transaction with the American investment company Carlyle Group, which was announced earlier.
On the eve of the International Labor Day on May 1, solutions to the problems of insufficient efficiency and low labor productivity are being discussed in Chisinau during the National Forum of Labor Market and Social Dialogue.
The launch of cooperation projects aimed at harmonizing the national agricultural sector with the European Union requirements was discussed during a meeting between the head of the MAIA Agriculture and Food Ministry, Ludmila Catlabuga, and the Italian Ambassador to Moldova, Giuseppe Maria Perricon, and the director of the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM Bari), Biagio Di Terlizzi.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization together with the Ministry of Education and Research announced the launch of a new platform for the development of artificial intelligence and applied research (SCIA). The first meeting was attended by representatives of the authorities, academia, business and specialized organizations.
President Maia Sandu has signed a decree appointing Alexandru Macidon as Moldova’s prosecutor-general.
On April 28, 2026, the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Seychelles established diplomatic relations in the spirit of promoting bilateral cooperation and strengthening friendship.
The increase in metro fares will not take effect from May 1. On April 29, Radu Mirutse, Romania’s acting transport minister, signed an order suspending the fare hike measure for 60 days.
On the eve of the summer season, Moldova will be able to start issuing vacation coupons (vouchers). According to the Ministry of Culture, this became possible because the first national operator that will ensure their administration has received authorization.
Israel has accused the Venice Biennale jury of politicizing art following their decision not to consider pavilions from countries facing International Criminal Court charges.
The government decided to partially compensate farmers for the excise duty on diesel fuel used in the period from March 1 to May 31, 2026. For this purpose, 110 million lei will be allocated from the reserve fund.
The German government is preparing to adopt a draft budget for 2027. In addition to a tobacco tax, the authorities want to introduce a tax on sugary drinks.
EU expands subsidies for businesses affected by rising fuel prices. The European Commission has allowed EU countries to increase state subsidies for businesses to cover part of the additional costs of fuel and fertilizers.
Apparently, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) was able to adjust the fluctuations on the world exchanges with the prices of oil products in Moldova so that the daily changes would be minimal.
The development of a functional and liquid wholesale market implies a gradual redirection of locally produced electricity volumes to organized markets, especially from renewable sources. This is important for the establishment of a competitive and transparent pricing mechanism, given that reliance on bilateral contracts and a limited number of counterparties limit market efficiency.
A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a single definition of rape across the EU. This means that any non-consensual sexual act should be considered rape. The European Commission must now propose legislation, which must then be approved by EU member states.
For some Moldovan farmers, the sowing campaign-2026 is just beginning. And for Moldovan sugar beet growers, it should have already ended. But the sowing of sugar beet has been delayed. Visions for its harvest and domestic sugar production are vague. The situation with sugar import is close to scandalous. But let’s talk about everything in order.
