Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Moldova (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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Most common entity type
Societate cu Raspundere Limitata (SRL) - limited liability companyLaw on Limited Liability Companies (Legea privind societatile cu raspundere limitata)
Joint-stock company
Societate pe Actiuni (SA) - joint-stock company, for larger/public capital raisingLaw on Joint Stock Companies (Legea privind societatile pe actiuni)
Sole trader vehicle
Intreprinzator Individual (II) - individual entrepreneurLaw on Entrepreneurship and Enterprises (Legea cu privire la antreprenoriat si intreprinderi)
Minimum share capital for an SRL
No statutory minimum (commonly nominal, e.g. MDL 1) MDL ((approx - confirm; Moldova abolished the former fixed SRL minimum))Law on Limited Liability Companies (Legea privind societatile cu raspundere limitata)
Minimum share capital for an SA (joint-stock company)
MDL 20,000 MDL ((approx - confirm against Law on Joint Stock Companies))Law on Joint Stock Companies (Legea privind societatile pe actiuni)
Registration authority
Public Services Agency (Agentia Servicii Publice / ASP) - State Register of Legal EntitiesLaw on State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs
Typical incorporation timeline
Around 1 business day for standard registration; a few days where additional documents are required ((approx - confirm))Law on State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs
State registration fee
Nominal state fee (commonly under MDL 1,500 for standard registration) MDL ((approx - confirm current ASP tariff))Law on State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs
Core incorporation steps
Reserve company name, prepare and sign articles of association, register with ASP (State Register), obtain tax/VAT and social-insurance registration, open a bank accountLaw on State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs
Core annual compliance
Annual financial statements filed with the tax service/statistics, annual CIT return by 25 March, monthly VAT and payroll filingsAccounting and Financial Reporting Law / Fiscal Code (Codul Fiscal) — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/moldova/corporate/tax-administrationView source ↗
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The most common Moldovan business vehicle is the limited liability company (SRL). Registration is handled by the Public Services Agency (ASP). Figures below are indicative and should be confirmed against current company-law requirements.
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