Moving to Moldova: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Moldova: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
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. The economy grew +1.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 110 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Russian troops in breakaway Transnistria; drone/airspace violations.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 12% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 6% |
| Corporate tax | 12% |
| Residencia fiscal | desde la llegada — Permanent domicile in Moldova, or 183 days in fiscal year |
| Vía de residencia típica | Temporary residence (investment / company / self-sufficient) — Investment or company, means, health insurance, clean record |
| Pasaporte | sin visado o a la llegada a 110 países |
| Economic growth | +1.5% (2025), forecast 2.5% (2026) |
| Tipo de clima | warm-summer continental · 1.1° / 28° (Chisinau) |
| Guerra y conflicto | tension — Russian troops in breakaway Transnistria; drone/airspace violations |
| Todos los riesgos naturales | 3.7/10 |
| Solidez bancaria | 3.5/10 · B+ |
| Protección de la propiedad | 3.5/10 |
| Viviendas cálidas en invierno | 4.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Moldova
- Temporary Residence for Foreign Investors — Inversión CHF 22'100 · open · 2026-10
- Digital Nomad Visa (temporary residence for remote work) — Ingresos / año CHF 26'500 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Employment (incl. IT Park companies) — Ingresos / año CHF 8'830 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Family Reunification — family · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Descent / Reacquisition — ancestry · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Moldova to become tax resident?
desde la llegada. 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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