Moldovan deputy PM for reintegration says harmonization of tax regime to continue, despite Tiraspol's reaction

The harmonization of the tax regime applied to goods introduced by business operators from the Transnistrian region will continue, despite the reaction on behalf of Tiraspol. Thus, the legal framework in the economic and tax sectors is to be harmonized by January 1, 2030. Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri today made statements to this effect following the government meeting.

According to the official, the authorities will monitor the process and take measures, if they identify deviations from the regulations.

“Harmonization is the main goal of the decision adopted by the government. Therefore, the amount we collect is not important to us. We have no preliminary estimates regarding this sum. We will see how this model, which was implemented just one day ago, on September 1, will work. If we identify deviations from the regulations, we will take measures to return to the legal framework. The process has only just begun. We need to see how it will work,” Valeriu Chiveri emphasized.

The measure concerning the tax regime aims to ensure the uniform application of tax and customs legislation throughout the country, provide fair competitive conditions and gradually integrate business operators from the region into the national tax and customs system.

At the first stage, starting from September 1, this year, the new regime will apply, among other things, to alcoholic beverages, tobacco and nicotine products, perfumes, pyrotechnic articles, furs, jewelry and precious stones, as well as certain transport means.

For other categories, including certain raw materials and oil products, the provisions will apply as of January 1, 2027, while for natural gas, electricity, telephones and computers, they will apply starting from April 1, 2027. The phased approach is meant to give the business community the time needed to adapt and limit the impact on prices and consumers.

The ultimate goal is for the general tax regime to be fully applied by 2030 to goods imported by business operators from the Transnistrian region, under the same conditions applicable to businesses throughout the country.