Press release
Chisinau, June 02, 2026 – Invest Moldova Agency is launching the Investor Guide 2026, a publication tailored for both local and foreign investors seeking to analyze, initiate, or expand economic activities in the Republic of Moldova.
The Guide provides a structured overview of the Moldovan business environment and consolidates data critical to investment decision-making. The document outlines the necessary steps for business registration and provides essential details on the fiscal and customs frameworks, available incentives, state support mechanisms, the labor market, infrastructure, connectivity, investment protection, and sectors with high development potential.
For foreign investors, the Guide clarifies fundamental aspects concerning local market entry, company registration procedures, residence and work permits, land ownership, intellectual property rights and the applicable legal framework. At the same time, the document presents the advantages of the Republic of Moldova as a favorable destination for regional expansion, highlighting its strategic positioning, competitive costs, multilingual workforce and ongoing alignment with European Union standards.
The 2026 edition includes updated economic indicators, such as an estimated GDP of $20.1 billion, an unemployment rate of 3.8%, and an economic growth rate of 2.4% recorded in 2025, along with growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027. The Guide also underscores Moldova’s access to international markets through free trade agreements with 47 countries—including the DCFTA, CEFTA and EFTA, as well as trade agreements with Turkey and the United Kingdom—offering open access to a market of over 870 million consumers.
A dedicated section focuses on support provided to investments in the manufacturing industry. The regional state aid scheme provides up to 60% of the eligible project costs for investments of at least 10 million MDL. The scheme operates with a total budget of 2 billion MDL. In 2025, 20 state aid contracts were signed, projecting investments exceeding 2 billion MDL.
Furthermore, the Guide outlines key sectors driving investment development, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT), renewable energy, manufacturing, value-added agriculture, the wine sector, logistics, tourism, and infrastructure. Within the ICT sector, the document highlights its approximate 7.5% contribution to GDP, IT exports surpassing $840 million in 2025, and the unique advantages offered by the Moldova Innovation Technology Park. In the renewable energy segment, it presents installed capacity, support mechanisms for green energy producers, and emerging opportunities from the ongoing energy transition.
This year’s edition also provides insight into the Republic of Moldova’s role in the regional economic landscape, particularly regarding Ukraine’s reconstruction. The document notes the country’s relevance to businesses seeking to expand operations in logistics, energy, manufacturing, agri-food processing and related services.
“By launching the Investor Guide 2026, we aim to equip both local and international investors with a clear, up-to-date tool that fosters a deeper understanding of the opportunities the Republic of Moldova offers. The publication delivers a user-friendly breakdown of the country’s advantages, accessible incentives, and the specific steps required to establish or scale a business. The Republic of Moldova is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, pro-business reforms, integration with the European market, and the development of sectors with real growth potential“, stated Mihai Burunciuc, Deputy Director of Invest Moldova Agency.
The Investor Guide 2026, available in both Romanian and English, is available for download on the official website of the Invest Moldova Agency under the Publications section.
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