News about State budget and taxes

Many countries see wealth taxes as a convenient solution to growing fiscal problems. In response, wealthy citizens are moving to more lenient tax jurisdictions, according to Logos Press.

Delays in the transfer of funds to local governments recorded between February 11 and February 18, 2026, were caused by a technical glitch, and as of February 20, the Ministry of Finance has no debts owed to them, according to Logos Press.

The government has until June 2026 to approve a value-added tax increase for HoReCa (catering and hotels) companies, according to Logos Press.

Athletes who represented Moldova at the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy are entitled to a monthly stipend, Logos Press reports.

Excise rates on alcohol, tobacco and energy products will be brought in Moldova to the EU minimum, except for diesel fuel, the excise tax on which will be lower than the European minimum, Logos Press reports.

The attempt of a female passenger on a Chisinau-Yerevan flight to take out of Moldova undeclared $60,000 ended unsuccessfully, Logos Press reports.

This year, a budget of 300 million lei has been allocated for non-refundable financial support instruments meant to finance small and medium-sized enterprises, Logos Press reported.

Dental services in public clinics will now be paid for each service rendered rather than for each patient, which will improve access to the population and increase the efficiency of spending. For 2026, 143 million lei has been allocated for this purpose, Logos Press reported.

The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is going to consider the report on Moldova and the issue of starting negotiations on a new cooperation program on February 27, 2026, Logos Press reports.

Attracting digital nomads can provide the Moldovan budget with up to 280 million lei per year from taxes on rent, consumption and income tax, Logos Press reported.

The inflation rate in Moldova has fallen below 4% and the indexation of pensions will amount to about 6%, Logos Press reports.