Moldova opens door to Romanian investors: up to 75 per cent financial support for industrial projects

Romanian companies interested in investing in the industrial sector of Moldova can benefit from one of the most advantageous regional aid schemes in the region—with funding that can reach up to 75 per cent of the project's value. The programme, aligned with European Union regulations, aims to accelerate the country's industrialization and attract strategic investments from neighboring states.

Minimum investments of 500,000 euros and support for enterprises

The minimum value of eligible investment must be 10 million Moldovan lei  (approx. 500,000 euros). A project cannot receive more than 20 per cent of the programme's total budget; yet, the intensity of support stays one of the highest in the region:

• up to 60 per cent for large enterprises

• up to 75 per cent for small enterprises

The aid is divided into two components meant to provide both immediate capital and long-term fiscal stability:

• 25 per cent direct subsidy for investments in infrastructure, equipment, or production lines

• 75 per cent income tax exemption, allowing accelerated recovery of investments

“This scheme provides foreign investors with a compelling reason to consider the Moldova as the next strategic location. The incentive structure is aligned with EU rules and supports large-scale projects in manufacturing, electronics, agri-food or automotive supply chains. Investors entering now gain a first-mover advantage in a rapidly transforming industrial landscape,” said Natalia Bejan, director of Invest Moldova, cited by startupcafe.ro.

Six priority areas for investments

The scheme targets companies with export-oriented activities, with the potential to integrate into regional supply chains. The six strategic sectors are:

• electronics

• chemical and pharmaceutical production

• auto components

• textiles and clothing

• building materials

• food processing and the agri-food industry

For the building materials segment, Moldova emphasizes products in growing demand in the EU and Ukraine: thermal insulation systems, adhesives, cement, bricks and other related materials.

Increased incentives in the north and south: reducing regional disparities

The level of support varies by region, following the model of the EU's cohesion policies.

• Investments in northern and southern Moldova can receive higher funding

• The central area benefits from moderate support

The goal is to evenly distribute economic development and reduce disparities between regions.

Ambitious targets for 2028

The programme is designed to help Moldova achieve its industrial goals for the coming years:

• increasing the share of production in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 8.2 per cent in 2023 to 11.5 per cent in 2028

• raising industrial output by at least 25 per cent by 2028

With a competitive support scheme and a strategic geographical positioning,  Moldova aims to become an attractive hub for investors from Romania and the entire region—offering, in return, access to an emerging market, competitive costs, and an industrial environment in full expansion.