KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Moldova’s position between the EU & CIS markets makes it ideal for a profitable business hub
- Geolocation: Located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine and Romania to the west
- Population: Approximately 2.6 million people
- Capital: Chișinău, the country’s largest city and the cultural and economic hub
- Time zone: Eastern European Time (EET) zone, UTC+2.
- Goal: EU membership by 2030
KEY STATISTICS
GDP Growth Rate
Foreign Direct Investment
Multilingual workforce
Moldova recorded a 4.2% GDP growth rate, driven by expanding trade, investment opportunities and economic reforms, positioning the country as a promising hub for regional and international business
Multilingual workforce
Foreign Direct Investment
Multilingual workforce
Moldova boasts an 85% multilingual workforce, proficient in Romanian, Russian, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish—offering a competitive edge for international business and collaboration.
Ease of Doing Business
Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Direct Investment
This is possible thanks to its investor-friendly policies, streamlined procedures and supportive business environment, making it an attractive destination for global enterprises
Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Direct Investment
Moldova secured $420M in Foreign Direct Investment, reflecting its expanding global appeal and thriving business environment.
WHY INVEST IN MOLDOVA?
Economic Climate
Tax & Financial Incentives
Tax & Financial Incentives
- 47 Free Trade Agreements
- 10 Industrial Platforms
- 6 Free Zones
- First e-Park in Europe
Tax & Financial Incentives
Tax & Financial Incentives
Tax & Financial Incentives
- 0% Tax on Retained Earning
- 7% Unique Tax for IT & BPO
- 5% Cash Rebate for Moldova promotion
Talented Workforce
Tax & Financial Incentives
Talented Workforce
- Business Services in 14 Languages
- Top 2 IT Talent in Emerging Europe
- Top 1 Global Robotics Challenge
- Top 13 by Economic Gender Equality
OUTLOOK: 2025 & BEYOND
IT Industry
Growth & Investment
Growth & Investment
The Moldova IT sector is projected to grow by 10% annually, with a 20% increase in new IT startups compared to 2024.
Growth & Investment
Growth & Investment
Growth & Investment
Moldova aims for an 8% annual increase in FDI by 2025 and a top 40 global ranking in Ease of Doing Business through ongoing reforms.
Macroeconomy
Growth & Investment
EU Integration
Moldova’s economy is projected to experience a 5.1% inflation rate and a 5.8% unemployment rate in 2025, reflecting ongoing efforts to stabilize the macroeconomic environment
EU Integration
Growth & Investment
EU Integration
Moldova is set to join the EU by 2030, gaining better market access, more opportunities and driving regulatory reforms to create an even stronger business environment.