State budget and taxes

The deputies propose to extend the benefit of deferral of income tax received for tax periods 2023-2026, according to Article 87 of the Tax Code, to amended tax reports, Logos Press reports.

The Finance Ministry will re-evaluate the tax system and present proposals for the VAT rate in the HoReCa sector, but for now it is premature to talk about the exact tax rates, according to Logos Press.

Finance Minister Adrian Gavrilica reminded citizens that keeping cash up to 10,000 euros is considered safe and complies with international standards. Amounts above this limit “sooner or later create problems”, Logos Press reported.

The government approved the program for the construction and maintenance of national roads for 2026 within the Road Fund worth 1.82 billion lei, Logos Press reported.

Moldova intends to join the European Fund for Cultural Support Eurimages, which has a budget of 27.5 million euros, Logos Press reported.

In Moldova, by the end of 2026, the criteria for determining the category of an enterprise as a subject of taxation will be updated. They will be used for accounting and financial reporting in the corporate sector, Logos Press reports.

Arena Chișinău’s net losses amounted to 37.5 million lei, and the complex is still experiencing systemic irregularities that affect its financial situation, Logos Press reported.

Supermarkets will be required to place information about the country of origin of food products directly on price tags next to the price, Logos Press reported.

In February 2026, citizens invested 41.15 million lei through eVMS.md, failing to support January’s interest in state securities, Logos Press reported.

The UK retail sector is on the cusp of major staffing changes, with most major chains planning to cut hours and staff and freeze hiring of new workers, according to Logos Press.

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.