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Moldova taxi platform tax regulation and fiscal policy

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Moldovan Finance Minister Victoria Belous has initiated efforts to increase fiscal transparency and reform public spending. Initial legislative proposals focused on regulating electronic taxi platforms, such as Yandex Go and Bolt, to prevent tax evasion by requiring them to be tax residents and processing all transactions through authorized Moldovan banks. Following these reform efforts, the Moldovan State Tax Service identified significant discrepancies in the taxi sector. Investigations into the first half of 2026 revealed that over 3.66 million taxi trips were undeclared, with an estimated value exceeding 303 million lei. Specific findings included 70 taxi companies reporting discrepancies of more than 20 drivers compared to transport agency data, and 81 operators failing to pay required VAT on services imported from Yandex. Minister Belous has warned operators that failure to correct filings will result in audits, fines, and penalties. Legislative progress has continued through In October 2026, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova as part of efforts to align national law with European Union standards. In October 2026, the Parliament approved the budget-fiscal and customs policy for 2027 in its second reading. 2027. This legislation aims to simplify tax rules and is projected to generate approximately 5.1 billion lei. Key provisions include increasing personal income tax exemptions for individuals and vulnerable groups, adjusting such as persons with disabilities, combat participants, and Chernobyl liquidators. The policy also adjusts VAT rates rates, raising them from 8% to 12% for the HoReCa sector and certain agricultural products, while maintaining an 8% rate for cereals and introducing oilseeds until 2028. Additionally, the law introduces new taxes on gambling, energy drinks, and international parcels.

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  1. 2026-10-23 13:04 UTC Moldova taxi platform tax regulation and fiscal policy
  2. 2026-10-22 18:57 UTC Moldova taxi platform tax regulation and fiscal policy
  3. 2026-10-22 14:11 UTC Moldova taxi platform tax regulation and enforcement
  4. 2026-10-20 05:17 UTC Moldova taxi platform tax regulation and enforcement

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