News about State budget and taxes

Revenue from the income tax on individuals who rent out real estate increased by 33.7% over the first 7 months of 2026, totaling 70.1 million lei, compared to the same period in 2025.

U.S. national debt increases by about $60 billion each week, which exceeds Canada’s borrowing for an entire year. The U.S.’s total national debt stands at nearly $40 trillion and exceeds 120% of GDP.

From August 10 to 12, 2026, the General Inspectorate of the Border Police hosted a mission to assess institutional capabilities in the areas of collecting, processing, storing, and cross-checking biometric information.

The Ministry of Finance is proposing to revise the definition of a primary residence and the taxation of capital gains.

The Ministry of Finance has published a draft budget and tax policy for 2027, which provides for a number of significant changes in the area of real estate taxation regarding the setting of tax rates.

Finance Minister Victoria Belous met with representatives of the Congress of Local Authorities in Moldova (CALM) to discuss proposals on tax policy for the coming year and their impact on local budget revenues.

The Ministry of Finance of Moldova, in collaboration with international partners (Sida and Cowater International), organized a practical workshop on the audit and oversight of sustainable public procurement. Representatives from the Court of Auditors, the State Financial Control Inspectorate, and the Public Procurement Agency participated in the workshop.

The draft budget, tax, and customs policy for 2027 provides for a number of changes in the area of real estate taxation.

The list of goods subject to VAT and excise taxes in Transnistria as of September 1 of this year has been expanded, and the effective dates of the new rules have been revised.

Several companies that trade in building materials are suspected of tax evasion totaling more than 7 million lei.

According to data from the State Tax Service (STS), the number of millionaires in Moldova increased by 1,624 over the past year, reaching 9,643.

The Ministry of Culture intends to improve the efficiency of spending in the cultural sector and will soon determine the funding priorities for 2027. This was announced by Minister of Culture Dan Suruceanu.

As part of joint programs between the Moldovan government and the European Union, 144 young people are participating in internships with government agencies. At a meeting with the interns, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan discussed career prospects in the public sector, the country’s European integration, and economic reforms.

At least, according to Finance Minister Victoria Belous, the government is seeking funding to fulfill its promises starting September 1. Details will be announced within the next two weeks.

The government promises to continue providing energy compensation this year. However, it intends to direct the aid specifically to those who need it most.

The Moldovan National Lottery’s revenue of 13.26 billion lei for 2025 does not mean that the country’s residents actually spent that amount on gambling.

Following a wave of comments and criticism on social media and in the press regarding the possible introduction of an inheritance tax, Finance Minister Victoria Belous was forced to publicly clarify the situation. She stated that the tax policy for 2027 does not provide for the taxation of inheritances received by Moldovan citizens, including those living abroad.

The State Tax Service audited individuals who earn income from online activities, including influencers and video bloggers.

The National Anti-Corruption Center, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Customs Service, and the State Tax Service have approved a unified mechanism for conducting parallel financial investigations at the national level.

Promoting a culture of tax compliance has a direct impact on the growth of tax revenues. Companies that were subject to audits reported payroll taxes totaling 524.5 million lei in the first half of this year. This is nearly 30% more than in the same period of 2025.