Romanian companies can benefit from one of the region’s most advantageous aid schemes when investing in Moldova’s industrial sector, receiving funding of up to 75 per cent of a project’s value. The programme, aligned with European Union regulations, aims to accelerate Moldova’s industrialization and attract strategic investments from neighboring countries.
Minimum investments and support for enterprises
Investors must commit at least 10 million Moldovan lei (approximately 500,000 euros). A project cannot receive more than 20 per cent of the programme’s total budget, but the aid intensity remains among the highest in the region:
- Up to 60 per cent for large enterprises
- Up to 75 per cent for small enterprises
The programme provides two types of support:
- 25 per cent direct subsidy for investments in infrastructure, equipment, or production lines
- 75 per cent income tax exemption, allowing accelerated recovery of investments
Natalia Bejan, director of Invest Moldova, said, “This scheme provides foreign investors with a compelling reason to consider Moldova as the next strategic location. The incentive structure aligns with EU rules and supports large-scale projects in manufacturing, electronics, agri-food, or automotive supply chains. Investors entering now gain a first-mover advantage in a rapidly transforming industrial landscape.”
Six priority sectors for investment
The programme targets export-oriented companies with potential to integrate into regional supply chains:
- Electronics
- Chemical and pharmaceutical production
- Auto components
- Textiles and clothing
- Building materials (including thermal insulation systems, adhesives, cement, bricks, and related products for the EU and Ukraine markets)
- Food processing and agri-food industry
Regional incentives
The scheme varies funding by region to reduce economic disparities:
- Northern and southern Moldova receive higher support
- Central Moldova receives moderate support
Targets for 2028
The programme aims to help Moldova achieve ambitious industrial goals:
- Increase the share of production in GDP from 8.2 per cent in 2023 to 11.5 per cent in 2028
- Raise industrial output by at least 25 per cent by 2028
With a competitive support scheme and strategic geographic location, Moldova positions itself as an attractive hub for investors from Romania and the broader region, offering access to an emerging market, competitive costs, and a rapidly expanding industrial environment.