Setting up an IT company in Moldova means registering an SRL under Law 135/2007 at Agenția Servicii Publice (ASP) in one to three working days, with no statutory minimum share capital and 100% foreign ownership permitted. Most IT founders then apply for Moldova IT Park (MITP) residency to access the 7% turnover tax under Law 77/2016, opening a corporate account at one of the ten BNM-licensed commercial banks (eight of which are SEPA participants since October 2025). State fees at ASP run to roughly MDL 2,000, and after registration ASP automatically notifies SFS, CNAS, and Statistica. This guide covers the structural choices, MITP residency, banking, and ongoing operations in the order they actually occur.
Setting up an IT company in Moldova
Moldova's tax framework, cost base, and government-backed IT incentives make it an attractive base for international IT founders. Companies registered in Moldova can access the EU market through the DCFTA in force under the Association Agreement, draw on a multilingual technical workforce, and reduce effective tax through Moldova IT Park (MITP) residency.
Company formation process
- Choose the legal entity. SRL is the default for IT firms, governed by Law 135/2007 with no statutory minimum share capital. See the company types overview.
- Reserve the company name. Through ASP (Agentia Servicii Publice), which has been the registration authority since 2017. See choosing a company name.
- Prepare founding documents. Director and shareholder details, KYC under Law 308/2017, and a registered Moldovan address. See the company setup process.
- Remote setup. The founder acts under a power of attorney notarised and apostilled in their country of residence; supporting documents are accepted as scans or as physical copies, whichever the client prefers. The founder does not need to travel to Moldova at any point.
- Bank account opening. Required for operations and for share capital where the bank requests proof of operational funding. See bank account opening.
- Sectoral permits where applicable. Most IT activities need none. Where a permit applies under Law 160/2011, it is identified through SIA GEAP. See business licensing.
Applying to Moldova IT Park
Once the company is registered, the next step is residency in MITP, the virtual park that operates the 7% turnover regime. We handle:
- Eligibility checks against the 70% qualifying activity rule under Law 77/2016.
- Filing the application and supporting documentation with Moldova IT Park.
- Ongoing compliance through the periodic eligibility cycle and the per-employee minimum tax mechanics.
The regime is state-guaranteed through 2035 (operational term to 2037), which gives founders a long planning horizon that few European IT regimes can match.
Bank account opening
Operating in Moldova requires a corporate bank account at one of the active commercial banks: Maib, Moldindconbank, Victoriabank, OTP Bank Moldova, EximBank, ProCredit, EnergBank, EuroCreditBank, ComertBank, and Banca de Finante si Comert. Eight of the ten licensed banks have SEPA participant status since 6 October 2025, which materially reduces friction on euro payments and brings settlement times in line with EU peers.
We support bank selection by activity profile, KYC and beneficial ownership documentation, and the introductory call with the bank's compliance team. The compliance bar is set under Law 308/2017 (AML/CFT), supervised by SPCSB.
Tax benefits
MITP residents pay 7% of turnover as a single tax that replaces:
- Corporate income tax (otherwise 12% on taxable profit).
- Employee personal income tax (otherwise 12% flat).
- Employer and employee social security contributions.
- Medical insurance contributions.
- Several local taxes.
- Real estate tax.
- Road tax.
VAT applies separately. There is a per-employee minimum tax floor of approximately MDL 5,220/month for 2026 for each employee who worked at least one day in the period under an employment contract. The 6% dividend withholding tax applies on distribution to individuals at standard treaty rates.
For a non-IT SME outside MITP, the 0% reinvested profits regime is the alternative planning frame, with the standard 12% CIT applying on distribution. For a deeper view see the smart corporate tax strategies and top tax advantages write-ups.
Strategic context
- Cost-effective talent. Engineering salaries 40 to 60% below typical EU averages, with a deep MITP talent pool of around 21,000 specialists.
- Multilingual workforce. Romanian and Russian widely used in business; English used externally and increasingly in IT and professional services.
- EU-aligned trajectory. EU candidate status granted 22 June 2022; accession negotiations opened 25 June 2024; screening process completed September 2025. DCFTA in force; SEPA member since October 2025.
- Time zone. EET (UTC+2) / EEST (UTC+3) summer, aligned with the working day in Berlin, Frankfurt, Bucharest, and Helsinki.
- Banking and payments. Ten licensed commercial banks supervised by BNM, eight of them SEPA participants.
ICT sector context
Moldova IT Park hosts roughly 1,800 resident companies (2024 figure, growing), employs around 21,000 IT specialists under the regime, and crossed USD 1 billion in resident turnover in 2025. The majority of MITP revenue is exported, with the largest sub-sectors being software development, BPO, gaming, fintech-adjacent activities, and AI/ML. National 4G+ coverage and the digital readiness of the market support the kind of cross-border IT business that the regime is designed for.
Working with us
For the broader workflow see company formation in Moldova, the non-resident formation walkthrough, and the filing detail for the MITP regime. For comparative regional context see why IT companies are turning to Moldova and tax advantages in Eastern Europe for IT businesses. The structure is decided on the discovery call before any documents are drafted, so the entity, MITP path, banking shortlist, and licensing requirements are aligned with the activity from the outset.
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