Moving to Moldova: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Moldova: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
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
| Top income tax | 12% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 6% |
| Corporate tax | 12% |
| Податкове резидентство | з моменту прибуття — Permanent domicile in Moldova, or 183 days in fiscal year |
| Типовий шлях до посвідки | Temporary residence (investment / company / self-sufficient) — Investment or company, means, health insurance, clean record |
| Тип клімату | warm-summer continental · 1.1° / 28° (Chisinau) |
Residence programmes in Moldova
Active programmes
- Temporary Residence for Foreign Investors — Інвестиція CHF 22'100 · 2026-10
New investment law in Parliament 2026 may change terminology; thresholds indexed to average salary.
- Digital Nomad Visa (temporary residence for remote work) — Дохід / рік CHF 26'500 · 2026-10
Launched Sept 2025; new biometric residence card from Jan 2026.
- Temporary Residence for Employment (incl. IT Park companies) — Дохід / рік CHF 8'830 · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Family Reunification — family · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Descent / Reacquisition — ancestry · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Moldova to become tax resident?
з моменту прибуття. 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
Compare with nearby countries
Albania · Andorra · Austria · Belarus · Belgium · Bosnia and Herz. · Bulgaria · Croatia · Cyprus · Czechia · Denmark · Estonia
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