Investment Agency: 2025 marked significant structural shift in Moldova's economy

The year 2025 marked a significant structural shift in the economy of the Republic of Moldova, visible not only in the modernization of public services but also in the economic activity structure of companies. This observation was made by the Investment Agency, highlighting that in the second quarter of 2025, for the first time in the country's history, service exports surpassed goods exports, signaling a profound transformation of the economic model and a greater focus on sectors with higher added value.

Moreover, 2025 was a historic year for the country's financial credibility. For the first time in 2025, the Republic of Moldova was evaluated by all three major international sovereign rating agencies. These are S&P Global Ratings, evaluating credit for the first time with a result of BB-/B, with a stable outlook; Moody's assigned a B3 rating with a stable outlook; and Fitch Ratings maintained the country's B+ rating with a stable outlook.

Digitalization continued to be a strategic priority for the government, with tangible results for the business environment, so that currently, 75% of public services for businesses are available digitally.

Furthermore, Moldova's investment offering has been strengthened with new and ambitious tools, notes the Investment Agency. Moldovan companies increased their investments by 17% in 2025, marking seven consecutive quarters of sustained investment growth. Additionally, the Regional State Aid Scheme for Investments was launched with a budget of 2 billion lei, allowing strategic projects over 10 million lei to benefit from government support of 50–75%, through grants and tax exemptions.

In September 2025, the European Commission launched the EU Call for Strategic Projects in the Republic of Moldova, targeting investments over 10 million euros, open until June 2026. By the end of 2025, Parliament extended the 0% reinvested profit exemption for small and medium-sized companies in Moldova into 2026.

Significant structural changes also occurred in the financial-banking field. In this context, in October 2025, Moldova joined SEPA, facilitating faster, safer, and cheaper euro payments for citizens and companies. At Moldova Business Week, the establishment of a new stock exchange was announced, in partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange, with an initial capital of 3 million euros, which will become operational in the summer of 2026.

In the financial sector, the launch of eVMS.md platform modernized the capital market infrastructure, providing direct and digital access to government securities, enhancing transparency and predictability for investors.

On 1 November 2025, the Republic of Moldova became a member of the Convention on Common Transit Procedure, marking an important step in its integration into European logistics chains. By connecting NCTS-MD system to the European customs network, economic operators can use a single transit declaration for transporting goods through multiple member states, eliminating repetitive customs formalities and significantly reducing transport time and costs. This progress enhances the predictability, efficiency, and attractiveness of Moldova as a regional logistics hub, emphasizes the Investment Agency.