Moldova is preparing changes that will expand access to cadastral information for certain professional groups and clarify the procedure for obtaining it. At the same time, the bill amends the rules for subdividing land parcels and registering new properties, which could affect territorial and infrastructure development projects.
Moldova will introduce clearer rules regarding the onset of fruit production in orchards and other perennial plantings
Parliament approved the draft tax and customs policy for 2027 in its first reading: the proposed changes will generate 5.1 billion lei for the budget
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan presented a concept for deregulation and the simplification of inspections, which will be developed into draft laws and government resolutions
Moldova is preparing to amend the tax mechanism that affects the calculation of the base price for cigarettes and cigarillos. The decision has already been approved by the government as part of a new tax policy and may have an impact on the retail market for tobacco products.
A temporary licensing regime for the import of grains and oilseeds has taken effect in Moldova, which will affect key commodity lines in the agricultural market. The new regulations impose additional requirements on importers and provide for certain exceptions; the details of the mechanism and the list of eligible applicants may prove important for businesses.
On Tuesday, the Moldovan government approved a draft of a new tax and budget policy, the implementation of which is expected to generate an additional 5.1 billion lei for the budget
Moldova is preparing to update the rules for investigating accidents and incidents involving various modes of transportation: Parliament has already approved the relevant bill on its first reading. The bill is intended to strengthen the independence of the relevant agency, more clearly separate technical investigations from legal proceedings, and introduce new approaches to the publication of safety findings and recommendations.
Moldova is drafting new regulations governing market access for tractors and other agricultural and forestry equipment: registration and commissioning will now require type approval and a declaration of conformity. The initiative has already passed its first reading, but questions are being raised in parliament about exactly how the oversight system will work and whether it will lead to an increased burden on the used equipment market.
The Farmers' Association stated that the current temporary licensing regime for imports of grains and oilseeds is too short and does not provide sufficient protection for the domestic market amid intense pressure from external prices. Industry representatives warn that without an extension of the mechanism and a revision of its parameters, the situation could worsen in the coming months, and farmers are prepared to take protest action.
The regulator has revised the requirements for mandatory gas reserves for Transnistria for the upcoming heating season, significantly tightening the parameters for winter preparations. The decision is linked to updated gas legislation and is accompanied by a new schedule for building reserves, while suppliers' deadlines and reporting obligations to the authorities remain unchanged.
The government did not support the initiative to link educational, social, and merit-based scholarships to the subsistence minimum and to index them automatically each year. The Cabinet of Ministers pointed to the lack of a clearly defined source of funding and a number of technical inconsistencies, while also noting the recent decision to increase scholarships for specific categories of recipients.
Moldova will introduce a temporary licensing system for imports of grains and oilseeds to protect agricultural producers
The Ministry of Finance has prepared a package of amendments that, starting in 2028, will significantly change the approach to the taxation of controlled foreign companies and introduce new reporting requirements for businesses. A separate component of the initiative concerns future tax rules for transactions between related companies following the country's accession to the EU, as well as a mechanism for resolving double taxation disputes.
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