Capital City
Chișinău
Currency
Moldovan leu
(
MDL
)
Timezone
GMT+2
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
Romanian
Capital City
Chișinău
Currency
Moldovan leu
(
MDL
)
Timezone
GMT+2
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
Romanian
Moldova has a well-educated workforce with a strong emphasis on IT, engineering, and languages, offering a pool of skilled professionals for various industries with cost-effective labour when compared to other European countries.
Moldova's strategic location in Eastern Europe facilitates trade and business connections with both European and Eastern markets, offering access to a wide customer base.
Moldova provides various incentives for foreign investors, including tax breaks, reduced tariffs, and financial support, fostering a conducive environment for business development.
Moldova's rich cultural diversity and multilingual workforce can be beneficial for businesses looking to expand into diverse markets, particularly within the European and Eastern European regions.
Businesses can only operate smoothly in Moldova if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in Moldova below, to avoid any compliance issues.
We can help you get a new employee started in Moldova quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations.
For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment.
The payroll cycle in Moldova is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.
In Moldova, work permits and visas are essential for employers hiring foreign workers. The process involves submitting applications, providing necessary documentation, paying applicable fees, and meeting specific eligibility criteria. The key visa types include the Short-Term Work Visa, Long-Term Work Visa, Intra-Company Transfer Visa, and Self-Employed Visa. Employers must ensure compliance with Moldovan labor and immigration laws when sponsoring foreign employees, including proving the lack of local candidates for specialized positions.
The annual leave entitlement in Moldova is 28 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.
An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in Moldova. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Moldova when it comes to annual leave and time-off management. EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in Moldova. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.
Disclaimer
THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Playroll does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or workforce and does not reflect Playroll’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. Playroll makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or reliance on, the information.
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