Moldova woos Romanian investors with tax incentives
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan urged Romanian businesses to expand their footprint in Moldova, pledging continued deregulation and tax incentives during Moldova Business Week 2026 on Monday in Chisinau.
Speaking before more than 60 executives at the Moldova–Romania Investment Roundtable, Tofan underscored the administration's drive to cut bureaucratic red tape and streamline corporate interactions with state agencies.
Competitive fiscal environment
The head of government highlighted existing fiscal benefits designed to attract international capital. These measures include a standard 12% corporate income tax alongside a 0% tax rate on reinvested profits for qualifying enterprises with annual turnovers of up to €10 million (approx. 200 million MDL).
“In Chisinau, you have a pro-business government,” said Tofan. “We are committed to serving as partners to investors, and we want these dialogues to translate into more companies establishing and scaling their operations in Moldova.”
Addressing Moldova's ongoing integration into the European Union, the prime minister emphasized that Romania's corporate track record remains vital for unlocking emerging regional opportunities.
“We cannot compete on market size alone, but we can compete through agility, reduced bureaucracy, and operational speed,” Tofan noted.
Aligning professional standards
The roundtable also addressed operational hurdles confronting foreign companies, notably the cross-border recognition of professional qualifications. Tofan reaffirmed the cabinet's intention to align domestic standards with European Union frameworks.
“If you hold certification within the EU, including Romania, our objective is to grant mutual recognition,” said the prime minister. “As an overarching policy direction, whatever is certified in the EU should be valid in Moldova.”
Tofan additionally encouraged regional private equity and venture capital funds operating out of Bucharest to incorporate Moldova into their investment mandates.
Romania stands as Moldova’s primary trading partner, absorbing roughly 29% of its total export volume, with two-way goods trade valued at approximately €3.16 billion. Romanian direct investment in the country exceeds €442 million, supporting more than 1,700 active companies backed by Romanian capital.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
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