Open a Company in Moldova for Foreigners
Moldova allows 100% foreign ownership, requires no local partner, and permits fully remote registration via Power of Attorney. For foreign investors entering the Moldovan market, BULR provides end-to-end legal support — from entity selection and document authentication to registration, banking, and ongoing compliance.
BULR is a private legal and business advisory firm. We do not represent any government authority or issue official government documents.
Moldova is open to foreign investors — by law
Under Moldovan law, foreign investors enjoy national treatment — no discrimination based on citizenship, domicile, or country of origin. You can own 100% of a Moldovan company, serve as its sole director, and repatriate profits freely. There is no requirement to take on a local partner or nominee structure. The same legal framework applies to you as to any Moldovan entrepreneur.
What is different for foreign founders is the document process. Opening a company in Moldova as a foreigner involves authenticated and apostilled identity documents, notarised founding documents, and — for those who cannot travel — a Power of Attorney that allows BULR to handle every in-person step on your behalf. Getting this right requires local expertise. Getting it wrong delays registration and creates compliance gaps that compound later.
From initial discussion to full operations operational company
Entity Selection & Requirements
We discuss your business model, ownership structure, planned activities, and tax position. We recommend the right entity type and identify any foreign-founder-specific requirements — document authentication, apostille, translation needs — before anything is prepared.
Document Preparation & POA
We prepare all founding documents and issue a precise, country-specific checklist: passport authentication requirements, apostille process, translation needs, and the Power of Attorney template for remote registration. No guesswork about what your documents require.
ASP Submission & Certificate
Once documents are received and the POA is in place, we handle everything in Moldova — notarisation, ASP submission, and processing. You receive updates at each stage. Your registration certificate and IDNO number are delivered in 3-5 business days from submission.
Banking, VAT & Accounting
We guide you through opening a corporate bank account, VAT registration, and any sector-specific licences your business requires. Your accounting structure is set up correctly from the first transaction — not patched together later.
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Three decades of company registration in practice
BULR has handled company registration in Moldova at every level of complexity — from first-time local founders to cross-border M&A for multinational groups. A selection from our corporate practice:
International Telcell (Metromedia)
acquisition of Moldova’s largest cable TV network. Full corporate structuring and multi-entity registration support for one of the country’s most complex media transactions.
International Commercial Black Sea Bank
registration with the National Bank of Moldova. One of the most technically demanding financial institution incorporations completed under Moldovan banking law.
SUDZUCKER International S.A.
merger of five sugar factories across jurisdictions. Cross-border M&A with full corporate reorganisation, company registration in Moldova, and multi-entity restructuring delivered simultaneously.
Philip Morris · Western NIS Enterprise Fund · D'Arcy · Murfitts Transport Ltd.
representative office registration in Moldova for four international companies, each under its own timeline and document requirements.
Controlling stake acquisition in a major grain-processing enterprise
legal due diligence, share transfer documentation, and corporate governance setup following completion of the company registration process in Moldova.
Multi-year corporate advisory for foreign investor groups
ongoing representation at shareholders’ meetings and boards of directors across large Moldovan enterprises, from registration through governance and beyond.
What you get when you choose right
Three Decades, Every Legal Form
Over 30 years registering companies in Moldova. LLC, JSC, branch, FEZ, representative office. Not learning. Delivering.
Apostille Expertise by Country
Moldova ratified the Hague Apostille Convention in 2006. We advise on the exact authentication requirements for your specific country’s documents — no generic checklists.
100% Ownership — No Exceptions
Moldovan law prohibits discrimination against foreign investors. You own 100% of your company, serve as sole director, and repatriate profits without restriction. No local partner required.
Moldovan Market, From The Inside
What foreign founders ask first
What Documents do I Need as a Foreign Founder?
For most foreign founders: a notarised and apostilled passport copy, a document confirming your residential address, and the founding documents prepared by BULR. If your country is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, a different legalisation route applies. We issue a precise, country-specific checklist at the start of your engagement.
Can I Repatriate Profits from Moldova Freely?
Moldova has no restrictions on profit repatriation. Capital, dividends, and profits are freely transferable to your home jurisdiction. Moldova also has double taxation treaties with over 50 countries — these may affect withholding tax rates on dividends. We advise on the applicable treaty at the time of structuring.
Are There Any Restrictions for Foreign Investors in Moldova?
Foreign founders cannot own agricultural or forest land in Moldova — this can only be inherited, not purchased, and must be transferred to Moldovan citizens. All other property, including commercial real estate and construction land, can be owned by foreign investors. For most business purposes, this restriction is not relevant.
Can a Foreigner Own 100% of a Moldovan Company?
Yes. Moldovan law allows 100% foreign ownership with no restrictions. A foreign national can be the sole shareholder and the sole director simultaneously. There is no requirement for a Moldovan co-owner, nominee director, or local representative. The same rules apply regardless of your nationality or country of residence.
Can I Register a Company in Moldova Without Travelling There?
Yes. You can register a company in Moldova remotely through a notarised Power of Attorney. In most cases, the owner does not need to travel for incorporation, although bank account opening may require the director’s personal presence.
Are there Special Tax Regimes for Foreign-Owned Companies?
For IT companies, Moldova IT Park residency replaces all standard taxes with a single 7% tax on turnover. For export-oriented manufacturing or trading, Free Economic Zone(FEZ) residency may offer significant customs and tax benefits. Both regimes require specific activity types and compliance with defined requirements. We advise on eligibility and manage both company registration and regime admission simultaneously.