Import tax exemptions for Moldovans returning from diaspora: extended mechanism for 2026
Moldpres,
10 December 2025 14:30
Citizens of the Republic of Moldova returning permanently to the country will continue to benefit from import duty exemptions for personal goods and one vehicle. The government has approved the legislative initiative that provides for the extension of the mechanism for another ye...
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