Moldova to introduce carbon tax in major environmental fiscal reform
The Ministry of Environment has initiated public consultations on a draft law that introduces carbon pricing for companies holding environmental permits. This legislative move aims to modernize the country’s green tax system and align it with international standards.
The proposed carbon tax will apply to all permit-holding enterprises, though facilities within the energy sector are currently exempt. This measure is part of a broader package designed to restructure how ecological fees are collected and redistributed.
Expanded producer responsibility
The draft legislation also seeks to update waste disposal fees and introduce a new tax on single-use plastics. Additionally, the government plans to revise the revenue-sharing mechanism between the state budget and local authorities to improve regional environmental funding.
Once approved by the Government and Parliament, the new framework will officially repeal the outdated 1998 Law on Environmental Pollution Taxes. This shift marks a significant step in the nation's strategy to reduce industrial impact and incentivize sustainable production.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
