Unified Tax Regime for the Transnistrian Region: Integration into the Republic of Moldova’s National Tax System to Be Completed by 2030

The Tax Regime for Goods from the Transnistrian Region to Be Harmonized by 2030

The process of harmonizing the tax regime applied to goods introduced by economic operators from the Transnistrian region will continue, despite the reactions from Tiraspol. The legal framework in the economic and tax sectors is expected to be fully harmonized by 1 January 2030, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri said following a Government meeting.

Government to Monitor the Implementation of the New Regime

According to the official, the authorities will monitor the implementation of the new tax regime and will take action if deviations from the established regulations are identified.

“Uniformity is the main objective of the Government’s decision. Therefore, the amount we will collect is not important to us. We do not have preliminary estimates regarding this amount. We will see how this model works, as it was only implemented a day ago, on 1 September. If we identify any deviations from the regulations, we will take measures to ensure a return to the legal framework. The process has only just begun. We need to see how it will function,” Valeriu Chiveri stated.

Uniform Tax and Customs Rules

The measure aims to ensure the uniform application of tax and customs legislation throughout the Republic of Moldova, establish fair competitive conditions, and gradually integrate economic operators from the Transnistrian region into the national tax and customs system.

First Categories of Goods Covered as of 1 September

In the first stage, starting on 1 September, the new regime applies to categories of goods such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco and nicotine products, perfumes, pyrotechnic articles, fur products, jewelry and precious stones, as well as certain types of vehicles.

Measures to Be Extended in Stages

For other categories of products, including certain raw materials and petroleum products, the new provisions will enter into force on 1 January 2027. In the case of natural gas, electricity, telephone devices and computers, the regime is scheduled to apply from 1 April 2027.

The phased implementation schedule is intended to give companies sufficient time to adapt to the new requirements and limit potential impacts on prices and consumers.

Full Integration into the National Tax System by 2030

The ultimate objective of the reform is for the general tax regime to be fully applied, by 1 January 2030, to goods imported by economic operators from the Transnistrian region, under the same tax and customs conditions applicable to economic operators throughout the rest of the Republic of Moldova.