From 1 January 2027, citizens and businesses who believe that the actions of the State Tax Service in their case have led to double taxation will be able to lodge a complaint requesting that the dispute be resolved.
A bill providing for tax and customs exemptions for 43 specialised vehicles and equipment required for the development of the ‘MD-ALERT’ system was passed today by MPs in its final reading.
The government led by Vasile Tofan has managed to unblock the fiscal policy for 2027, attract new European funds and begin reforming the state apparatus; however, economic recovery remains, for the time being, merely a target, whilst inflation, the budget deficit and the vulnerabilities of public systems continue to exert pressure.
Today, whilst scrolling through the news feed on Moldova, I came across a report that the State Tax Service will carry out its regular operational audits in November.
The governments of Moldova and Italy are set to sign an Agreement on the Mutual Promotion and Protection of Investments. It is designed to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries and to stimulate capital inflows.
MPs are proposing to introduce a tax relief measure for young workers entering into their first individual employment contract: their wages would be exempt from tax for one year. If approved, this measure could come into force on 1 January 2027.
Representatives of Romania’s HoReCa sector have spoken out against a further increase in the minimum wage unless the government simultaneously reduces labour taxes. In their view, increasing gross wages without changing the tax system will lead to higher costs for companies and increased budget revenue, but will not provide employees with a tangible increase in take-home pay.
The Customs Service has produced a video explaining where members of the public can find official information and answers to questions about the customs clearance of international postal items under the new rules.
The process of drafting and promoting the bill on the introduction in Moldova of a new special tax regime for sole traders, known as START, is continuing.
To develop the regulatory framework that will ensure the implementation of the reforms approved as part of the budgetary, tax and customs policy for 2027, the Ministry of Finance has announced a ‘brainstorming session’.
