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Moldova IT Park: Benefits, Taxes and Admission Conditions

Moldova IT Park (MITP) — an innovative technology park created to support and develop the information technology industry in Moldova.

It began its operations on January 1, 2018, with a 10-year term, which was extended until 2035 in 2024, maintaining all tax and administrative benefits.

Current Information about Moldova IT Park:

• Number of residents: Over 1,600 companies (as of early 2024)
• Number of employees: Around 21,000 people
• Foreign investors: More than 230 companies from 39 countries

Tax Benefits

MITP offers a unique taxation model in Europe:

• Unified tax rate: 7% of turnover, replacing:
  • Corporate income tax
  • Personal income tax for employees
  • Social and medical insurance contributions
  • Other taxes typically required in the standard system

💡 Net salary = Gross salary

No need to calculate taxes separately — the entire tax burden is covered by the 7% unified tax paid by the company.

Simplified Administration:

• One monthly payment to the Ministry of Finance
• No need to submit separate tax reports
• Reduced administrative burden and accounting expenses

Residency Conditions

Who can become a resident of Moldova IT Park?

Any legal or physical person registered in Moldova as a business entity, provided the following conditions are met:

• The company is registered in the Republic of Moldova
• It is not in liquidation or bankruptcy
• At least 70% of the company’s income must come from permitted activities
• The activity is not suspended
• The company is not undergoing restructuring

Permitted Activities (Article 8 of Law No. 77/2016)

IT and Digital Technologies:

• Software development, including custom solutions and games
• Software publishing (operating systems, games, enterprise applications)
• Software testing and support
• IT system consulting and design
• Management and operation of computing systems
• Hosting, data processing, web portal management

Creative Industries and Multimedia:

• Post-production (color correction, sound, effects)
• Recording and editing original audio (for games)
• High-performance equipment-based design
• Research and production:

Production of microprocessors and chips

Research and development in biotechnology

IT education (instructor courses, training)

Outsourcing and Support:

• Call center services (export-only)
• IT staffing services (export-only)

A full list of permitted activities is provided in Article 8 of Law No. 77/2016.

Additional Advantages of IT Park in Moldova

• Fast IT Visa: Work permits for foreign professionals are processed quickly and easily
• Remote Work: Residents are allowed to work remotely (including from abroad)
• Government Guarantees for Employees:
  • Medical insurance and social benefits
  • Sick leave, maternity leave, child care leave, pensions
• No need to submit an annual income tax declaration for income received in MITP

Moldova IT Park is a unique opportunity for IT companies and creative industries to grow in a competitive environment with minimal tax burden and simple administration. Its advantages have already been appreciated by hundreds of international companies, and with the extension of the regime until 2035, the state is betting on a technological future.

Services Provided by Our Law Firm

We offer comprehensive legal support for IT businesses in Moldova:

• Consulting on choosing the optimal business structure
• Turnkey company registration
• Preparation and submission of documents for joining Moldova IT Park
• Drafting and reviewing contracts (including with foreign clients)
• Legal protection of intellectual property
• Tax registration, accounting support
• Consulting on IT services export and currency regulation
• Assistance with inspections, filing reports

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