Umzug nach Moldova: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Moldova steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In Moldova the top income tax rate is 12%, dividends are taxed at up to 6% and companies pay 12% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Moldova from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent domicile in Moldova, or 183 days in fiscal year). The typical route is Temporary residence (investment / company / self-sufficient): Investment or company, means, health insurance, clean record There are 5 open residence programmes in Moldova — see the list below.
Living there
Chisinau has a warm-summer continental climate with winter highs around 1.1 °C and summer highs around 28 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 12% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 6% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 12% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Permanent domicile in Moldova, or 183 days in fiscal year |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Temporary residence (investment / company / self-sufficient) — Investment or company, means, health insurance, clean record |
| Klimatyp | warm-summer continental · 1.1° / 28° (Chisinau) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Moldova
- Temporary Residence for Foreign Investors — Investition CHF 22'100 · open · 2026-10
- Digital Nomad Visa (temporary residence for remote work) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 26'500 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Employment (incl. IT Park companies) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 8'830 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Family Reunification — family · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Descent / Reacquisition — ancestry · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Moldova to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Permanent domicile in Moldova, or 183 days in fiscal year Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Moldova?
In Moldova the top income tax rate is 12%, dividends are taxed at up to 6% and companies pay 12% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Moldova offer?
Temporary Residence for Foreign Investors (CHF 22'100); Digital Nomad Visa (temporary residence for remote work); Temporary Residence for Employment (incl. IT Park companies); Temporary Residence for Family Reunification; Citizenship by Descent / Reacquisition
What is the usual way to move to Moldova?
Temporary residence (investment / company / self-sufficient). Investment or company, means, health insurance, clean record
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