News about Small and medium-sized businesses

As of July 1 of this year, Moldova has suspended the registration of new independent merchants; as a result, the Ministry of Finance has clarified the requirements for ceasing independent commercial activities.

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), sales by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose by 15.5% in 2025, and their share of Moldova’s economy increased by 1.7% over the course of the year.

As of the end of the first half of 2026, the State Register of Legal Entities listed 2,492 business entities from the Transnistrian region and the municipality of Bendery. Compared to the end of 2025, their number increased by 14.

The ninth and final session of the free training program for aspiring entrepreneurs will take place August 11–13, 2026, in Comrat.

By 2029, the government intends to enhance the competitiveness of at least 70 companies operating in rural tourism and promote international certification in the field of medical tourism.

The Ministry of Finance has prepared another change for freelancers. It has been incorporated into the payment notice regarding their tax obligations.

According to the results of a business survey, economic activity and the number of employees are expected to remain relatively stable in the third quarter of 2026, while sales revenue and product prices are projected to grow moderately.

The rules governing state aid in Moldova will be harmonized with European standards.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Republic of Moldova and the U.S. Enterprise Fund for Ukraine and Moldova (Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund—UMAEF) have agreed to expand their cooperation in attracting investment for Moldovan companies.

An order from the Ministry of Finance took effect yesterday, approving the form for the business license and its duplicate. At the same time, previously issued forms remain valid until the date on which they were issued or renewed.

Individuals who have suffered harm as a result of violations of competition laws will have the right to seek and receive full compensation for their losses.

Its beneficiaries will be required to submit documents verifying the use of grant funds, as well as reports on the results of their participation in the program.

Self-employed individuals will be able to voluntarily purchase a full package of state social insurance coverage. Currently, they are subject to fixed contribution rates, and they are guaranteed only an old-age pension and a funeral allowance.

This minimum wage level is planned for 2030. This was announced by Natalia Plugaru, Minister of Labor and Social Protection.

The authorities are proposing to introduce a mechanism for gradually tightening sanctions in the context of criminal prosecution—ranging from fines, disqualification from engaging in certain activities and receiving government support, to the closure of a division and the liquidation of a company.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan took the helm of the government during a challenging period for the country. The new cabinet faces a difficult but achievable task: to implement the necessary reforms while maintaining political, economic, and social stability.

The Moldovan Parliament endorsed the candidacy of Vasile Tofan, a 44-year-old pro-European investment manager and financier nominated by the ruling party. On July 21, 2026, 53 deputies from the ruling Action and Solidarity (PAS) party passed a vote of confidence in the cabinet, after which President Maia Sandu signed the corresponding decree.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has instructed Eugen Osmochescu, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, to develop a package of measures to reduce excessive inspections of businesses by September 9, 2026.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova) is calling on Parliament to repeal the tax on investments in fixed assets.

For Generation Z, career advancement no longer equates to success; they prioritize a work-life balance. This trend is becoming a major challenge for companies that are already facing difficulties in developing their future leadership teams.