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Moldova legislative and fiscal reform processes

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Moldova is accelerating legislative reforms to align with European Union standards, aiming to transpose over 90% of EU legislation by the end of 2026 to facilitate potential accession by 2028. Key developments include the implementation of Law no. 195 on August 23, 2026, which transposes the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Additionally, regarding GDPR, and new accessibility laws for digital and financial services, including e-commerce and mobile applications, were published to ensure non-discrimination for persons with reduced mobility, with an services effective date of January 1, 2028. Fiscal reforms continue are expanding across multiple sectors. To align with EU principles of free movement of capital, Parliament approved a first-reading initiative to focus on e-commerce exempt certain interest and customs. While royalty payments from withholding tax for EU-based companies. The Ministry of Finance is also proposing a 20% VAT on foreign online orders up mechanism to 150 euros was originally planned defer excise duties for October 1, 2026, manufacturing inputs, intended to take effect upon EU accession. Additionally, new tobacco and e-cigarette regulations were approved to transpose EU norms, mandating stricter packaging and health warnings. Revenue generation remains a priority. Finance Minister Victoria Belous announced estimates that new policies, including a postponement to 20% VAT on international e-commerce orders (effective November 1, 2026. This delay follows consultations with the business community to allow for IT system adjustments. However, the PAS government faces criticism from opposition members, such as Our Party deputy Constantin Cuiumju, regarding 2026) and increased sin taxes on gambling and tobacco, could generate 5 billion lei. Regarding e-commerce, Poșta Moldovei noted that consumers can pay VAT at the lack time of purchase or upon receipt, with a defined collection mechanism. State Secretary Corina Alexa reportedly acknowledged that 12 lei management fee for targeted shipments starting January 1, 2027. To modernize administration, the specific payment mechanism has not yet been developed, leaving questions unanswered regarding IMF is conducting a technical mission to improve tax calculation, buyer notification, control automation and payment timing. In a separate VAT refund efficiency. Concurrently, the Ministry of Finance has initiated legislative move changes to align with EU criteria, the regulate cryptocurrency taxation, potentially eliminating a 50% capital gains tax relief in 2027. Finally, Parliament approved a first-reading initiative to double the financial thresholds for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The proposal increases the annual turnover limit from 25 million to 50 million euros and the asset ceiling from 21.5 million to 43 million euros. This includes the creation of SMEs, introducing a ‘small mid-caps’ category and new mechanisms to support export activities through credit guarantees and financing. activities.

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