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Licensing
4 June 2026
11 min read
Moldova prohibits VASP services today under Law 66/2023. A MiCA-aligned framework with three CASP categories is in draft for end-2026 enactment.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
8 min read
Israeli Section 75B CFC rules attribute foreign company income to Israeli shareholders where CIT is under 15% and the income is passive.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
8 min read
What Law 308/2017 requires of a Moldovan SRL with foreign shareholders: UBO declaration, customer due diligence, SPCSB reporting, and 6th AMLD drift.
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Licensing
3 June 2026
9 min read
CNPF authorisation for a Moldovan investment firm: capital tiers, fit-and-proper, AML, and the trade-off against ASF, CySEC, and MFSA.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
9 min read
A Moldovan SRL held by a US person is usually a CFC. GILTI, Subpart F, PFIC and Form 5471 normally make Moldova a poor fit for US-resident founders.
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Comparative
3 June 2026
9 min read
Bulgaria's 10% flat tax against Moldova's 12%/0%/7% mix, plus the EU member premium and the cost-base differential founders actually pay for.
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Company Formation
3 June 2026
9 min read
How SFS picks audit targets, what the notice means, what documents the inspectors will demand, and the rights a foreign-owned SRL has on appeal.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
9 min read
A Moldovan SRL selling to EU customers cannot use the EU One Stop Shop directly. Fiscal representation, IOSS, and Merchant of Record compared.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
7 min read
The voluntary dissolution sequence under Law 135/2007: shareholders' resolution, fiscal clearance with SFS, final distribution, and ASP de-registration.
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Banking
3 June 2026
7 min read
Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Payoneer and Merchant of Record routes for Moldovan SRLs accepting card and digital payments, with the Stripe Atlas trade-off.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
10 min read
French founders relocating to Moldova face exit tax under Article 167 bis CGI. Thresholds, the guarantee requirement for non-EU moves, and how to sequence the move.
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Comparative
3 June 2026
9 min read
CIT, dividends, banking access, and the abolition of non-dom status , how the Moldova SRL now compares with a UK Ltd for founders in 2026.
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Company Formation
3 June 2026
9 min read
When a Moldovan SRL serving EU customers becomes subject to GDPR, the adequacy gap, Article 27 representatives, and Law 133/2011 in practice.
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Banking
3 June 2026
6 min read
How Moldindconbank (MICB) handles business banking for non-resident-owned SRLs: multi-currency depth, USD strength, SEPA, online banking, limitations.
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Banking
3 June 2026
7 min read
How Moldovan SRLs receive and hold US dollar revenue: SWIFT routing, Wise USD receive accounts, conversion costs, and the W-8BEN-E question for US payers.
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Comparative
3 June 2026
9 min read
Moldova SRL or Delaware C-Corp? The answer is different for US-citizen founders vs non-US founders. GILTI, Subpart F and 30% WHT all matter.
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Comparative
3 June 2026
9 min read
Moldova's SRL and the UAE's Free Zone or RAK ICC structures solve different problems. A practitioner comparison of CIT, personal tax, banking and substance.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
7 min read
How beneficial ownership disclosure works under Law 308/2017 at the Agenția Servicii Publice and in parallel through the banking system.
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Banking
3 June 2026
8 min read
Where Wise, Revolut Business, Mercury, and Payoneer fit alongside a Moldovan corporate account: eligibility, EMI mechanics, and the working stack for a non-resident-owned SRL trading internationally.
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Banking
3 June 2026
6 min read
How Victoriabank, part of the Banca Transilvania group, handles business account opening for non-resident-owned Moldovan SRLs, with RON treasury depth.
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Company Formation
3 June 2026
8 min read
The filing calendar, audit thresholds, and penalty regime for a foreign-owned Moldovan SRL: what to file, when, and what an accountant actually does.
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Company Formation
3 June 2026
8 min read
Substance is the difference between a defensible Moldovan SRL and one that fails the BEPS principal purposes test in the founder's home country.
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Comparative
3 June 2026
9 min read
CIT, special regimes, banking, SEPA, and EU trajectory compared for the two CIS-adjacent jurisdictions founders consider together in 2026.
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Comparative
3 June 2026
9 min read
Hong Kong's territorial tax and Moldova's worldwide regime serve different founder profiles. A practitioner comparison for international trading SRLs.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
10 min read
The April 2025 UK non-dom reset, the 5-year temporary non-residence rule, and how a Moldova move actually works for British founders.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
10 min read
When a Moldovan SRL works as a holding entity for IP and dividend routing, and when Cyprus, Luxembourg, or the Netherlands win the comparison.
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Company Formation
3 June 2026
9 min read
Fiduciary duties under Law 135/2007, personal liability for tax and wage debts, criminal exposure, and where D&O insurance and nominees actually help.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
10 min read
Dutch DGAs emigrating to Moldova face a conserverende aanslag on Box 2 gains. How the assessment is calculated, why Moldova is treated as a non-EU move, and how to sequence the transition.
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Residence
3 June 2026
9 min read
The four practical residence routes for founders and technical talent entering Moldova, the capital and salary thresholds, and the five-year path.
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Licensing
3 June 2026
8 min read
How foreign founders register trademarks, patents, and designs at AGEPI in Moldova, including the Madrid Protocol route and timing.
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Banking
3 June 2026
7 min read
OTP Bank Moldova business account opening for foreign-owned SRLs, with notes on the OTP Group CEE network, SEPA capability, and practical limitations.
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Banking
3 June 2026
6 min read
How Moldova Agroindbank (Maib) handles business account opening for non-resident-owned SRLs: documents, currencies, SEPA, online banking.
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Tax & Compliance
3 June 2026
8 min read
What the first hire costs, how the Moldovan employment contract works, and how payroll interacts with MITP and the standard regime.
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Tax & Compliance
24 May 2026
8 min read
Moldovan SRLs paying management fees, royalties, or intercompany loans to a related foreign parent must apply arm's-length pricing. What the SFS expects.
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Tax & Compliance
24 May 2026
9 min read
German founders forming a Moldovan SRL face exit-tax exposure under § 6 AStG. What triggers it, how the liability is calculated, and the instalment rules.
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Comparative
24 May 2026
7 min read
Moldova is an EU candidate with SEPA membership and a DCFTA in force. What is factually real, what is not yet real, and what the timeline means.
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Tax & Compliance
24 May 2026
7 min read
Moldova's SRL withholds 6% on dividends under the Codul Fiscal. Several western European treaties reduce this to 5% for corporate shareholders.
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Comparative
24 May 2026
7 min read
Both offer 0% on undistributed profits. But EU membership, distribution rates, e-Residency, and cost base differ in ways that matter for SaaS.
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Comparative
24 May 2026
8 min read
An honest comparison on CIT, dividends, substance, banking, and EU membership — and where each jurisdiction wins for an IT founder.
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Tax & Compliance
24 May 2026
7 min read
When a Moldovan SRL must register for VAT, what the 1.7M MDL threshold means, and why founders confuse it with the 0% and 4% regime ceilings.
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Tax & Compliance
24 May 2026
7 min read
Moldova's MITP regime sets a per-employee floor of MDL 5,220 per month for 2026. When it exceeds 7% of turnover, it binds. Here is the calculation.
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Company Formation
24 May 2026
7 min read
Since 2022, Ukrainian founders have set up EU-adjacent entities for EUR billing and SEPA. Moldova, sharing a border, is a practical option to weigh.
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Tax & Compliance
16 May 2026
Moldova's 7% rate is the MITP turnover tax under Law 77/2016, not a generic corporate rate. It replaces CIT, payroll PIT, social and medical contributions, and several local taxes for qualifying IT companies. State-guaranteed through 2035.
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Company Formation
16 May 2026
Forming a Moldovan SRL: Law 135/2007, no minimum capital, 100% foreign ownership, registration at ASP in 1–3 working days, tax routes from 12% standard CIT down to 0% reinvested or 7% MITP. Everything an international founder needs.
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Residence
16 May 2026
Every route to legal residence in Moldova for foreigners: investor under Law 200/2010, IT specialist under MITP, employment, study, family. Documents, timelines, costs, what BMA expects.
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Comparative
16 May 2026
Moldova SRL vs Romanian SRL: tax regimes, banking, EU access, formation process, costs. The honest comparison for international founders choosing between the two.
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Company Formation
5 May 2026
11 min read
MITP, standard SRL, or sectoral routes: how to choose the right Moldovan IT company structure and licence path.
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Company Formation
4 May 2026
12 min read
The most common reasons Moldova SRL applications stall at ASP, and how to prepare a clean dossier that clears in one pass.
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Company Formation
3 May 2026
11 min read
What to look for when choosing legal and corporate services for forming and operating a Moldovan SRL: scope, jurisdictional depth, and continuity.
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Residence
2 May 2026
10 min read
Moldova's investor residence permit rewards real business contribution, not property purchases. Here is the threshold, the process, and what to prepare.
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Comparative
1 May 2026
11 min read
Why founders are looking past the usual jurisdictions in 2026, and how Moldova's tax structure and EU candidate track make it a credible base.
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Company Formation
29 April 2026
10 min read
How to choose, structure, and operate the right tax regime for an IT company in Moldova: MITP, standard CIT, dividend planning, and treaty access.
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Tax & Compliance
28 April 2026
11 min read
Residency rules, the CET18 declaration, the 30 April deadline, and the SFS portal for foreign founders and IT specialists in Moldova.
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Company Formation
27 April 2026
9 min read
How to evaluate a Moldova formation partner: scope of services, regulatory access, banking relationships, and ongoing compliance support.
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Company Formation
26 April 2026
9 min read
How to plan entity choice, MITP residency, and ongoing compliance when forming a foreign-owned SRL in Moldova in 2026.
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Company Formation
25 April 2026
10 min read
How remote SRL formation works in Moldova: process, ASP timeline, MITP regime for IT, and the practical hurdles to plan for.
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Tax & Compliance
24 April 2026
9 min read
How corporate residency works in Moldova: 12% standard CIT, 7% MITP for IT, treatment of permanent establishments, and substance requirements.
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Banking
23 April 2026
9 min read
How due diligence really works in Moldova: light at registration, heavy at bank account opening, and structured for MITP eligibility.
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Company Formation
22 April 2026
10 min read
Why entity choice (SRL, SA, or branch) determines MITP access, effective tax burden, and long-term flexibility for international IT firms.
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Company Formation
21 April 2026
9 min read
How MITP filings actually work: eligibility, the 7% turnover regime, the per-employee floor, and the periodic compliance cycle.
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Company Formation
18 April 2026
How to use a power of attorney to form a Moldovan SRL remotely: notarisation, apostille, banking, and the clauses ASP and the banks actually require.
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Tax & Compliance
17 April 2026
Moldova's 7% IT Park turnover tax is one of the cleanest flat-rate regimes in Europe. Here is how it works, who qualifies, and where it stops paying.
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Company Formation
16 April 2026
How to incorporate an SRL in Moldova: ASP filing, no minimum capital, the 12% CIT and 7% MITP routes, and what foreign founders should plan for.
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Comparative
16 April 2026
9 min read
Why founders are using Moldovan SRLs as the legal base for export IT and SaaS operations: tax structure, MITP residency, and how Moldova compares regionally.
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Company Formation
15 April 2026
9 min read
Moldova is a credible low-tax nearshore jurisdiction with remote registration, real substance requirements, and EU-candidate status, not an offshore haven.
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Company Formation
14 April 2026
10 min read
Remote SRL formation in Moldova in one to three working days through ASP, plus MITP for IT, banking, and ongoing compliance from abroad.
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Comparative
13 April 2026
9 min read
How Moldova's MITP at 7% turnover compares with Hungary, Bulgaria, and Estonia for IT companies, and why architecture matters more than headline rates.
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Licensing
12 April 2026
8 min read
Most Moldovan businesses need no licence. Here is how to confirm, how to use the SIA GEAP portal, and how the main licence categories work.
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Company Formation
10 April 2026
10 min read
Moldova IT Park's 7% turnover tax replaces multiple standard taxes. Here is what it covers, who qualifies, and where the regime fits or does not.
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Company Formation
8 April 2026
11 min read
How to set up an IT or fintech SRL in Moldova: structure, MITP residency, BNM/CNPF authorisations, banking, and residence permits.
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Company Formation
8 April 2026
9 min read
How non-resident SRL formation works in Moldova: 100% foreign ownership, remote registration through ASP, and the practical hurdles to plan for.
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Banking
6 October 2025
5 min read
Moldova has been a SEPA member since 6 October 2025. Here is what changes for cross-border euro payments, banking, and operations.
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Residence
30 April 2025
5 min read
Eligibility, document set, and process for Moldova's Digital Nomad Visa, with practical guidance on tax, banking, and common mistakes.
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Company Formation
17 March 2025
5 min read
When you need a Moldovan power of attorney, how to issue it correctly, and how it supports remote company formation, banking, and licensing.
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Tax & Compliance
11 March 2025
5 min read
How accounting standards, audit thresholds, and the main tax regimes work in Moldova for foreign-owned SRLs operating in 2026.
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Company Formation
10 March 2025
5 min read
Set up an IT SRL in Moldova: formation through ASP, MITP residency for the 7% turnover regime, banking, and the strategic positioning.
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Company Formation
11 August 2024
11 min read
The full checklist for forming a foreign-owned SRL in Moldova: structure, KYC, power of attorney, banking, licensing, and ongoing compliance.
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Banking
10 August 2024
13 min read
A practitioner's guide to opening a Moldovan corporate account: the ten BNM-licensed banks, EUR/MDL/USD access, SEPA, the in-person rule, and where Wise, Revolut, and Mercury fit alongside the local IBAN.
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Company Formation
10 August 2024
6 min read
Moldova has become a credible base for IT founders: 7% MITP turnover tax, remote setup through ASP, SEPA membership, and EU-associated status.
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Residence
9 August 2024
3 min read
EU citizens enjoy 90-day visa-free entry to Moldova. For longer stays and entrepreneurial activity, here is the residence permit track.
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Company Formation
8 August 2024
11 min read
A practitioner guide to picking a Moldovan SRL or SA denomination that clears ASP, the State Register similarity check, and the AGEPI trademark cross-check, with the statute citations and the workflow.
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Company Formation
5 August 2024
5 min read
What founders need to know about forming a Moldovan SRL: regimes, structures, registration with ASP, banking, and ongoing operations.
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Tax & Compliance
31 July 2024
5 min read
Moldova's seven Free Economic Zones offer reduced CIT, customs benefits, and ready infrastructure for export-oriented industrial and IT operations.
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Residence
16 July 2024
4 min read
Document set, financial thresholds, and process for non-EU founders applying for a Moldovan business visa and residence permit.
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Company Formation
5 May 2024
5 min read
The main legal entity forms in Moldova: SRL, individual entrepreneur, joint-stock company, partnerships, and branches. Where each fits.
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Company Formation
5 March 2024
4 min read
The full document set for forming a Moldovan SRL: application form, articles, IDs, address proof, UBO declaration, and notarisations.
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Tax & Compliance
3 December 2023
6 min read
Moldova IT Park's 7% turnover tax replaces multiple standard taxes and is state-guaranteed through 2035. Here is how it actually works.
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