What's new in Moldovan law: 22 April 2025

Law No. 65

Road fee for overweight and oversized trucks updated, applies from 1 January 2025

Law No. 65 of 27.03.2025 amends Annex No. 3 to the Tax Code, which sets the road use fees for vehicles that exceed the maximum total mass, axle load or permitted dimensions. The law entered into force on 22.04.2025 and applies from 1 January 2025. The new text sets amounts in lei for the preliminary opinion, for excess load and excess dimensions, and for weighing or measuring.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2025
• Amends: Code No. 1163/1997

Law No. 73

VAT refund program for farmers extended to cover 2024 and run until June 2026

Law No. 73 of 10.04.2025 amends Law No. 337/2022 on the VAT refund program for agricultural producers. The declared period now covers 2022, 2023 and 2024, and the deadline in Article 6 letter b) moves to June 2026. The law enters into force on 22.04.2025.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2025
• Amends: Law No. 337/2022

Law No. 75

Tax and customs relief for the Bâc river rehabilitation project in Chișinău

Law No. 75 of 10.04.2025 exempts from customs duty, excise duties, environmental pollution tax and VAT the import of goods and services for the Bâc river rehabilitation and flood protection project in Chișinău. Excise, environmental pollution tax and VAT exemptions also apply to supplies of goods and services for the project. The law enters into force on 22.04.2025.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2025

Law No. 78

Amendment to the 2025 State Budget Law nr. 310/2024 through Law nr. 78 of 17.04.2025

Parliament amended the 2025 State Budget Law. The text changes revenues, expenditures and several allocations, including for the National Fund for Regional and Local Development, for economic reform measures, and for some reference values of staff in certain institutions. The law enters into force on 22.04.2025, the date of publication.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2025
• Amends: Law No. 310/2024

Law No. 79

State social insurance budget for 2025 raised to 47963070.1 thousand lei

Parliament amended the state social insurance budget for 2025, raising total revenues and expenditures to 47963070.1 thousand lei. Transfers from the state budget are 19397847.8 thousand lei. The law enters into force on 22.04.2025, the day of publication.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2025
• Amends: Law No. 303/2024

Law No. 63

New law on cogeneration and district heating takes effect 22.04.2025

Law No. 63 of 27.03.2025 amends several acts on thermal energy. It introduces unitary district heating zones and new rules for connecting public authority buildings. It also changes definitions of consumers, condominium administrators and managers. The law entered into force on 22.04.2025.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2025
• Amends: Law No. 1402/2002, Law No. 436/2006

Law No. 53

Law No. 53/2025: fairness and transparency rules for businesses selling through online platforms

The law sets rules for online intermediation services and online search engines in their relationship with businesses that sell goods or services through these platforms. Providers must keep terms and conditions clear, announce proposed changes at least 15 days in advance, and give reasons for restrictions or suspensions. The law enters into force on 22.04.2026.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2026

Law No. 64

Changes to the list of third countries subject to visa requirements for entry into Moldova

Law No. 64 of 27.03.2025 amends the annexes to Law No. 257/2013 on third-country nationals who must hold a visa and those exempt from the visa requirement at the state border. The text adds the Republic of Cuba and the Republic of Ecuador to annex No. 1 and removes both countries from annex No. 2. The law enters into force on 22.04.2025, the date of publication in the Official Monitor.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Apr 2025
• Amends: Law No. 257/2013

Law No. 62

New horticulture law sets rules for orchards, production and sales, in force 22.10.2025

Law No. 62 of 27.03.2025 sets the legal framework for the horticultural sector, which covers fruit growing, nut crops, berry shrubs and strawberries, vegetables, mushrooms, and aromatic, medicinal and spice plants. It creates the Horticultural Office, sets mandatory contributions for producers and exporters, and sets rules for planting orchards and product quality. The law enters into force on 22.10.2025 and repeals Law No. 728/1996 and Law No. 658/1999.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Oct 2025

Law No. 66

Shorter payment deadlines for invoices between companies and public authorities

The law sets limits on payment deadlines in contracts between professionals and between professionals and public authorities. The contractual deadline cannot exceed 60 days or 30 days, depending on the case. If payment is late, the creditor may claim statutory late payment interest and a minimum compensation of 40 euro. The law applies from 22.10.2025.

• Parliament
• In force since 22 Oct 2025

Order No. 316

Cu referire la aprobarea Instrucțiunii cu privire la gestionarea materialelor didactice pentru adulți

• Ministry of Education and Research
• In force since 22 Apr 2025