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Under the Law on Additional Measures to ensure financial stability, a new annual levy has been introduced for banks in relation to individual deposits held in 2011-2014, payable from January 2012. The levy is payable to the state budget.

Modifications to the list of technical assistance projects which are exempt from tax and customs duties

This list comprises projects which benefit from exemptions from income tax, excises and customs duties, and for which the zero rate of VAT applies, under international agreements the Republic of Moldova is a party to.

Submission of tax reports in electronic format

Starting from 1 January 2012, VAT payers served by the Principal State Tax Inspectorate, the State Tax Inspectorate of Chisinau, Balti and Comrat are required to submit tax returns exclusively in electronic format using the E-declaration service.

New regulations on branches, representative offices and additional units of banks

The National Bank of Moldova has adopted new regulations which provide conditions for the setting up of branches, representative offices and additional units of banks in the Republic of Moldova.

Changes to the law on joint stock companies

A series of modifications have been introduced, which include the following: A company whose securities are listed on the stock exchange should provide certain information on its corporate website

New Law on foreigners in the Republic of Moldova adopted

New Law on foreigners in the Republic of Moldova, new rules on bank secrecy, changes to labor law, changes to accounting and calculation of depreciation of fixed assets for tax purposes, new standard forms confirming residency.

The limit for compulsory registration as a VAT-payer has been increased

The limit for compulsory registration as a VAT-payer has been increased; VAT exemptions; National Bank of Moldova leaves interest rates unchanged.

Threshold for cash payments has been increased, Visa regime for some countries has been lifted

This information is based on the provisions of Law Nr. 110 of 4 June 2010, and Law Nr. 75 of 4 May 2010.

New forms for tax returns for land and real estate tax have been introduced, The child care allowance has been increased

This information is based on the provisions of the Law Nr. 68 of 23 April 2010 on Amending Some Legislative Acts, and Order of the Ministry of Finance Nr.229 of 11 May 2010.

New format for excise stamps introduced from 1 April 2010, Modifications to the list of technical assistance projects which are exempt from tax and customs duties, New format for expedition invoices introduced from 23 April 2010

This information is based on the provisions of Government Decree Nr.243 of 8 April 2010, Government Decree Nr.246 of 8 April 2010, and Order of the Ministry of Finance Nr.47 of 31 March 2010.

A new free economic zone has been established in Balti, National Bank increases interest rates, The guaranteed minimum wage in the private sector has been increased

This information is based on the provisions of the Law on the Balti Free Economic Zone, National Bank of Moldova Decree Nr.55 on Interest Rates; Government Decree on the Guaranteed Minimum Wage in Real Sector.

National Bank increases some interest rates and new regulations on bank transactions with affiliated individuals and legal entities

This information is based on the provisions of a) National Bank of Moldova Decree Nr.19 on interest rates; b) National Bank of Moldova Decree Nr.297 on the adoption, amendment and cancelation of certain decisions taken by the National Bank of Moldova

Regulation on withholding tax on salaries and other payments, New template forms confirming withholding of income tax, New template forms confirming residency and payment of income tax by non-residents

This information is based on the provisions of Government Decree No. 9 (19 January 2010) and on Government Decree No. 10 (19 January 2010).

Changes to currency regulations; Modifications to the list of technical assistance projects which are exempt from tax and customs duties; Changes to taxation of some real estate properties

This information is based on the provisions of Law Nr.116 of 17 June 2010, Law Nr.128 of 18 June 2010, and Government Decree Nr.658 of 22 July 2010.

Tax incentives for Research and Development costs – the Application Norms for Art. 191 have been approved

Order of the Ministry of Public Finance no. 2086 and of the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports no. 4504 have been published in Official Gazette no. 573/2010.

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