Who's Eligble
Registered Moldovan legal entities or joint ventures operating in manufacturing or processing sectors. Priority industries include: automotive and electrical components, modular and prefabricated construction, textiles and apparel, food and beverage processing, machinery and equipment, agro-tech, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, plastics and packaging, ICT hardware assembly, metal fabrication, and building materials. Minimum investment threshold: 10 million MDL (» USD 550,000–600,000). Applicants must submit a business plan, demonstrate financial capacity, and contribute a portion of their own capital. Projects located in industrial parks, free-economic zones, or regional development areas may receive higher evaluation scores. (See Investor Guide 2025 – PwC / Invest Moldova).
Setting Up a Moldovan Entity
Establishing a company in Moldova is fast and transparent: Most investors register a Limited Liability Company (SRL). Online registration via the Public Services Agency or at one of its regional offices. Standard incorporation typically completed within 1–3 business days. Required documents: company name reservation, articles of association, founders’ IDs, legal address, and proof of capital deposit (minimum 5,000 MDL). Moldova permits 100% foreign ownership, and no special permit is required to establish a manufacturing entity. (See Investor Guide 2025).
How Much
Up to 60% of eligible project costs for medium and large companies. Up to 75% for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Assistance is provided as: 25% direct cash grant and 75% corporate income-tax exemption. Total program envelope: 2 billion MDL (~ €100 million). Available 2025–2036 under the National Industrialization Program. Sources: Invest Moldova | Logos-Pres coverage.
How It Works
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Application Submission — filed with MDED or through Invest Moldova.
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Evaluation Phase — technical, financial, and sustainability criteria reviewed by experts.
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Aid Agreement — specifies the grant amount, tax relief, and investment obligations.
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Implementation & Monitoring — authorities verify project execution, job creation, and compliance.
Complementary Incentives include: Flat 7% turnover tax for firms in industrial parks, deferred VAT/customs duties on imported raw materials and equipment, and simplified registration and land-lease procedures. (See Invest
Moldova – Incentives Overview).
Moldova’s Manufacturing Incentive Program — At
a Glance
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has launched a state-aid program to attract and expand manufacturing and processing investments. Administered by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) through Invest Moldova, the program is designed to accelerate industrialization, job creation, and export growth while aligning with EU state-aid and competitiveness standards. It forms a cornerstone of Moldova’s broader National Industrialization Program (2025–2036).
Why It Matters
Moldova combines EU market access, low operating costs, a skilled multilingual workforce, and one of Europe’s most generous investment support programs. Backed by reforms in infrastructure, governance, and digitalization, Moldova offers manufacturers a secure, cost-competitive gateway to the European Union — and a prime location for new factories, suppliers, and industrial partnerships.
