Company Registration in Moldova

Registration fee is from 1800 €

Registration period — 1 week

Minimum authorized capital - 1 Lei

Remote opening — Yes

Financial statements — Yes

Moldova is a promising European jurisdiction for doing business. Company registration in Moldova attracts investors thanks to its favorable tax system, the option of remote registration, and minimal bureaucratic obstacles. Moldova received EU candidate status in 2022, and the existing Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) agreement already gives Moldovan companies duty-free access to the European market.

What are the advantages of opening a company in Moldova?

  • Moldova offers a favorable tax rate of just 7% for IT businesses. Europe's first electronic park, the Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), creates a favorable environment for the development of technology companies, providing a fixed tax rate of 7% for both companies and their employees.

  • Manufacturing companies registered in Moldova can benefit from a reduced tax of 6%, making the country attractive to investors in the manufacturing sector.

  • Legal entities, including LLCs in Moldova, pay 12% corporate income tax.

  • No language barrier: most of the population understands Ukrainian and Russian, which greatly simplifies doing business.

  • A friendly attitude toward Ukrainian entrepreneurs: the state supports investors from neighboring countries by offering simplified registration terms.

  • Access to the European market: Moldova has a free trade agreement with the EU, opening new prospects for business.

  • The option to open an account with a Moldovan bank.

Moldova is a promising jurisdiction for doing business that attracts foreign entrepreneurs thanks to its flexible legislation, low taxes, and convenient location between Europe and the CIS. Maira Consult offers full support throughout the process of registering your company in Moldova, from choosing a name to obtaining all the necessary documents. Find out how we can help you start a business in this country!

Moldova advantages

1

Flexible tax legislation

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Minimal share capital requirements

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Convenient geographical location

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High level of confidentiality

General Information

Registration Features

The following types of companies are popular in Moldova.

  • SRL (LLC) is an ideal option for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • SA (JSC) is suitable for large businesses, offering the possibility of issuing shares.
  • IE (Individual Entrepreneur) is a simplified form for sole proprietorship businesses.

Company Name

The company name must be unique and comply with legal requirements. Before registration, it is recommended to check the name's availability in the relevant register.

Authorized Capital

For most companies, there are no minimum capital requirements, which significantly simplifies the business setup process.

Director

The company director can be either a citizen of Moldova or a foreign resident.

Shareholders

A company can be founded by either a single person or several participants. 100% foreign ownership is allowed.

Financial Reporting

Small businesses can use a simplified accounting system. Most companies are required to submit annual financial statements.

Taxation

Moldova offers favorable taxation conditions:

  • 12% corporate income tax for standard enterprises
  • 4% turnover tax for small SRLs that are not VAT payers, with annual turnover up to MDL 1.5 million
  • 7% flat turnover tax for residents of the Moldova IT Park
  • 6% tax on dividend payments.

Confidentiality

The company register in Moldova is open to public access.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

We will help you select a unique name and the optimal legal form (for example, an SRL, a limited liability company), taking your business goals into account. We reserve the name in the state registry under your name.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

To successfully open a company in Moldova, the following documents are required:

a scanned copy of your foreign passport, a scanned copy of a utility bill issued no more than three months before the application is submitted, and a bank statement covering the last 6 months.

03

Identification of company participants

Company registration in Moldova can be done entirely remotely. To do this, you need to provide a power of attorney for our representative. The power of attorney must be notarized and apostilled, or certified at the Moldovan embassy.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

To open a company in Moldova, we recommend declaring and paying in a small share capital (100-200 EUR).

05

Company registration

The company registration process in Moldova takes up to 1 week.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

As soon as the company in Moldova is registered, we receive the company's corporate documents.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If you want to open an account with a foreign bank, the documents must be legalized and translated into English.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

Document delivery is carried out by courier service.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

Yes, foreigners can register companies in Moldova without restrictions. Presence in the country is not mandatory: the procedure can be carried out remotely through a trusted representative.
The company registration process in Moldova usually takes 3 to 5 business days after all the required documents have been submitted.
Main taxes: Corporate income tax: 12% (for standard enterprises). Value added tax (VAT): 20%. Tax on income of small businesses: 4% of turnover (under certain conditions). Social and medical contributions: depending on employees' salaries.
Opening an SRL in Moldova is a simple process if you turn to Maira Consult specialists. We will help prepare all the documents, register the company, and ensure its ongoing legal support.

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+380 97 527-66-30

Client Relations Department

+380 73 427-66-30

Address

Kyiv, 01054, Ukraine,

40B Ivan Franko St., office 207

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