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Moldova
Europe
Lucky Nomads World Index
67.33 / 100
Global rank
#88
Corporate tax
12%
Personal tax
12%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.3 / 10
- Affordability Index8.3 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.0 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index8.2 / 10
- WiFi Index7.8 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.2 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.8 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.0 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.6 / 10
- Banking Index5.7 / 10
- GeoStability Index5.3 / 10
- Justice & Order Index5.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.8 / 10
- Open Society Index6.2 / 10
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index6.5 / 10
- English Index5.4 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.5 / 10
- AI Access Index6.2 / 10
- Economic Openness Index6.5 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.0 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.4 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Population (approx.)
- 2,960,000
- Area (km²)
- 33,846 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- MDL
- Currency name
- Moldovan leu
- Main airport IATA code
- KIV
- Airport name
- Chișinău International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $756/month
- Main languages
- Romanian
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Europe
- Web TLD
- .md
- Phone calling code
- +373
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 12%LowWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 12%LowWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies are taxed on their worldwide income. Permanent establishments of non-resident companies are taxed only on Moldovan-sourced income. Inter-company dividends from Moldovan legal entities (profits earned since 2012) are not taxable. Foreign tax credit available within the limits of the Moldovan tax that would otherwise apply.
Flat 12% CIT on worldwide income for resident companies. Farming enterprises are taxed at 7%. Moldova IT Park residents pay a 7% turnover tax (Law 77/2016) replacing CIT, payroll, social security, and local taxes, with a minimum of per employee per month for 2026. SMEs not registered as VAT payers may opt for a 4% turnover regime under Article 54-1 of the Tax Code (revenue cap from March 2026). An Estonia-style deferred CIT regime is available for companies with up to 249 employees and in turnover or assets.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide for Moldovan citizens, including foreign investment and financial income. For foreign nationals who become tax residents, foreign-source work income is taxable only when the work is effectively performed in Moldova. Tax residency is triggered by 183 days of physical presence in a fiscal year or by maintaining a permanent domicile in Moldova.
Flat 12% PIT for resident individuals (annual personal allowance for 2026, major personal allowance ). The Independent Entrepreneur Regime effective 1 January 2026 applies 15% on annual income up to and 35% above, replacing PIT, social security, and mandatory health insurance. Digital Nomad Visa holders pay 12% flat on foreign-sourced income with full exemption from social and mandatory health contributions.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP)
AvailableVirtual IT park established by Law No.
Small and Medium Enterprise Regime (SIMM, 4 percent turnover tax)
AvailableOptional simplified regime under Article 54-1 of the Tax Code.
SME Deferred Corporate Income Tax (0 percent on Reinvested Profits)
AvailableEstonia-style deferred CIT regime for Moldovan SMEs.
For individuals
Independent Entrepreneur Regime (Freelancer Single Tax)
AvailableSingle tax of 15 percent on annual income up to MDL 1.2 million and 35 percent on amounts exceeding the threshold for individuals carrying out…
You either qualify for Moldova's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Moldova lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), family and dependant routes, student and graduate routes, and remote work visas. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
5 programmes listed · 5 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Provisional Residence for Investment Activity
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Provisional Residence for Work
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Provisional Residence for Family Reunification
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Provisional Residence for Studies
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Digital Nomad Visa
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Moldova.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.3 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- Tax Freedom Index8.2 / 10Very favorable tax environment
- WiFi Index7.8 / 10Reliable remote-work internet
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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