Expands sensitive sectors and introduces pre-authorization mechanism under its investment screening regime
20 Apr 2025
On 27 February 2025, Moldova adopted Law No. 33/2025, amending the investment screening regime under Law No. 174/2021. The reform broadens and clarifies the sectors considered important for State security, adding communications infrastructure, data processing and storage, real estate essential for critical infrastructure, as well as expanded geological, hydrometeorological and geophysical activities, strategic mapping, geodetic and GIS systems.
The amendments also refine exemptions (e.g., intra-group restructurings and certain State-entity transactions), introduce a clear EUR 1 million threshold for asset deals, and tighten screening criteria for investors linked to money-laundering, terrorism, sanctions, or foreign military interests. The Council for the Review of Investments of Importance to State Security’s mandate is strengthened through the ability to reassess previously approved investments and a new optional pre-consultation mechanism. The amendments entered into force on 20 April 2025.
Nature of measure:
Type:
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Entry and establishment (Approval and admission - screening)
Industry:
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Services (Transportation and storage, Telecommunications, Computer programming, consultancy and related activities, Real estate activities, Scientific research and development, Other professional, scientific and technical activities)
Inward FDI:
Yes
Outward FDI:
No
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