In the framework of the recent legislative amendments providing for the application of VAT on the import of passenger cars as of 1 January 2026, EBA Moldova participated in the meeting organized by the Ministry of Finance on 31 March 2025.
The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Victoria Belous, Minister of Finance, together with Mrs. Cristina Ixari, Secretary of State, and Mrs. Olga Golban, Director of the State Tax Service.
The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the State Tax Service, the Customs Service, as well as representatives of the car importers and leasing companies.
The meeting discussed the challenges faced by the business sector in dealing with the following tax issues:
- VAT treatment applicable to existing stocks as of 12/31/2025;
- Implications for outstanding leases;
- Car leasing transactions entered into with individuals;
- Resale of cars purchased before the new regulation came into force;
- The general impact on consumers and on the business of industry.
We continue to support an open and constructive dialog with the authorities in order to identify balanced solutions that ensure predictability and sustainability for the business environment in the Republic of Moldova.
EBA Moldova was represented by Sandra Dolghii, Policy and Advocacy Manager.