Good to know
- Who this is for: people who want to work for themselves in Moldova.
- You must be 18 or older for the freelancer and sole proprietor routes.
- The freelancer registration is fully online and free.
- Not sure which route fits? Ask us about your case.
Choose your route
Freelancer: services you provide on your own
Full guide: Register as a freelancer in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026The whole process is online and free, and the result usually comes within 24 hours. You need an electronic signature and a valid ID card.
Sole proprietor: a light way to run a small business
Full guide: Register as a sole proprietor (individual enterprise) →checked 19 October 2026You can register from 18, as a Moldovan citizen or as a foreigner who is a resident of Moldova. Registration takes 24 hours.
Patent: a fixed monthly payment
Full guide: Entrepreneur's patent in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026You can ask for a patent as a Moldovan citizen or as a foreigner who lives permanently in Moldova, if you meet the other conditions in the guide.
Register with the tax service
Full guide: Register with the tax service online (individuals) →checked 19 October 2026Individuals who start an independent activity can register online with the tax authority.
Stopping: end the freelancer status
Full guide: End your freelancer activity →checked 19 October 2026You can end your freelancer activity online, and resume it later.
Proving what you earn
Full guide: Confirmation of your income earned in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026Full guide: Tax residency certificate in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026A confirmation of your income, or a tax residency certificate, is what a bank, a tax office abroad or an employer may ask for.
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Accounting, invoices and what you pay in tax
Ask about your case →These are not covered on this page.