News about Tax policy

As part of the 2027 budget, tax, and customs policy proposal, the Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the Customs Code (CC). Some of the changes would expand the Customs Service’s (CS) authority to conduct inspections.

No tax will be levied on the sale of a primary residence or on family celebrations. Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță assured taxpayers of this.

The tax policy for next year includes a provision proposing to eliminate the list of permitted activities for freelancers. As a result, they will be granted the right to engage in any economic activity.

The draft budget and tax policy for 2027, in its current form, must be suspended. The changes it proposes will directly impact local budgets.

The government appears to be ready to back down and abandon plans to impose a standard 20% VAT rate on medicines and medical supplies as part of the tax reform proposed for 2027. Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita made these statements following a wave of criticism and a negative assessment from the Ministry of Health.

Starting in 2026, the law will establish new rules for the administration of the sanitation fee, including the deadlines for its payment.

The “Agrocereale” Grain Exporters Association warns that two provisions of the draft budget and tax policy for 2027 could have the opposite effect of what the reform’s proponents intended.

The Ministry of Finance proposes that the relevant provisions of the Law on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) governing the application of the incentive capital mechanism be repealed. This proposal is included in the 2027 Tax Policy Package. 

The draft tax and customs policy for 2027 provides for amendments to the Law on Temporary Disability Benefits and Other Social Insurance Benefits. It is proposed to extend the calculation period for determining benefits from 12 to 36 months. In addition, the current benchmark of 35% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy is planned to be replaced with 35% of the national minimum wage. At the same time, the percentage formulas (30%, 60%/30%, and 90%) will remain in effect, depending on the option selected by the beneficiary.

The tax reform proposed for 2027, which calls for the introduction of a 20 percent VAT rate on medicines and medical supplies, risks destroying the healthcare system and triggering a chain reaction of price increases. Health Minister Emil Cheban made this statement, noting that his ministry had issued a negative opinion on the bill.

Starting in 2027, the rules for calculating maternity benefits in Moldova may change. For some women, these benefits may be significantly lower, particularly for those who do not have sufficient official work experience.

The proposed changes to the 2027 tax policy are raising more and more questions and comments. Ion Sturza, former Prime Minister of Moldova (1998–1999), has also shared his views on social media. Here are his main points.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (LDPM) has prepared an analytical report “Causes of the Tax Burden in 2027 and Its Consequences for the Population and the Economy,” in which it examines the reasons that led to the adoption of the new tax policy for 2027, as well as the consequences it may have for the economy of the Republic of Moldova, the business community, and the country’s population.

Effective July 1, 2026, the special tax regime that has been in effect for taxi drivers until now will be repealed. The standard wage tax regime in effect in Moldova will apply to them.  

According to forecasts, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is expected to earn $11 billion from the World Cup, which is being held from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

The government has approved a mechanism for determining the degree of completion of construction projects for tax purposes.

The Ministry of Finance has launched an online calculator that helps employees calculate how their salaries will change following the tax reform.

Starting January 1, 2027, the minimum rate for property tax and land tax may be 0.1%, and the maximum rate may be 1%. This amendment is included in the draft tax policy for 2027.

The authorities are proposing to introduce an income tax of 3% on the revenue of the state-owned gambling operator (the National Lottery of Moldova).

The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) has submitted a comprehensive opinion to the Ministry of Finance and the State Chancellery regarding the draft law on simplifying tax and customs legislation. The unions disagree with a number of measures which, in their view, could affect the standard of living, social protection for workers, and the competitiveness of the national economy.