Moldova
Moldova
Foreign and national vehicles
Fuel tax rebates
Fuel is exempt from customs duties if it is in the tanks of the vehicle entering the territory of the Republic of Moldova.
Related documents
Article 272 of the Customs Code No. 95 of 24.08.2021 [RUS]
Excess weight charge
Issuance of a preliminary opinion and special permit upon request: 100 MDL / 5.01 €
Charge for exceeding the permissible axle weight:
- up to 2 t: 3 MDL / 0.15 € for each excess ton per kilometre
- over 2 t: 6 MDL / 0.3 € for each excess ton per kilometre
Charge for exceeding the permissible total weight of the vehicle with cargo (without exceeding the weight load on the axle): 16 MDL / 0.8 € for each excess ton per kilometre
Related document
Article 349 of Appendix 2 of the Tax Code No. 1163 of 24.04.1997 [RUS]
Charge for weighing vehicles
Reweighing the car after shifting the load: 140 MDL / 7.01 € per operation
Related documents
Article 349 of Appendix 2 of the Tax Code No. 1163 of 24.04.1997 [RUS]
Foreign vehicles
Time-based charge for use of the roads/motorways
- Annual rate: 1120 €
- Monthly rate: 112 €
- Weekly rate: 55 €
- Daily rate: 11 €
Notes: the minimum period for which charge is levied is one day.
The vignette period starts at 00:00 on the day requested by the user and ends at 24:00 on the last day of the period for which the fee is paid. If the validity date corresponds to the current day, then the vignette starts from the time of issue of confirmation of the payment and expires at 24:00 on the last of the period for which the fee was paid.
If the vehicle does not have a certificate confirming the payment of the vignette, it can be fined:
- < 7 days: a fine of 45 to 60 conventional units (2250-3000 MDL / 112.71-150.28 €)
- > 7 days: a fine of 60 to 78 conventional units (3000-3900 MDL / 150.280-195.37 €)
- 180 days: a fine of 90 to 120 conventional unit (4500-60000 MDL / 225.42-3005.64 €)
Related documents
Article 287 of the Offenses Code No. 218 of 24.10.2008 [RUS]
Article 344 of Appendix 2 of the Tax Code No. 1163 of 24.04.1997 [RUS]
Article 346 of Appendix 2 of the Tax Code No. 1163 of 24.04.1997 [RUS]
Tax/surcharge on insurance
A compulsory motor third party liability insurance contract, valid within the territory of the Republic of Moldova, can be concluded for a minimum of 15 days and a maximum of 12 months, depending on the vehicle category, if the vehicle does not own international insurance documents.
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Dangerous goods charge
- Annual rate: 2240 €
- Monthly rate: 224 €
- Weekly rate: 110 €
- Daily rate: 22 €
Note: this tax does not apply to vehicles registered in countries with which the Republic of Moldova has concluded bilateral agreements on exemption from payment of road charges.
Related documents
Article 346 of Appendix 2 of the Tax Code No. 1163 of 24.04.1997 [RUS]
National vehicles
Registration of imported vehicles:
1) Vehicle identification during the state registration process (verification of vehicle markings, units and the authenticity of accompanying documents): 400 MDL / 20.04 €
2) Registration certificate (within 20 days): 330 MDL / 16.53 €
3) Temporary registration certificate: 130 MDL / 6.51 €
4) Registration of the licence plates for a car: 550 MDL / 27.55 €
The purchase tax depends on the service life of the vehicle.
Note: the amount of fees for a freight vehicle imported to Moldova depends on its year of production.
Additional information
Registration of imported vehicles
Related documents
Article 119 of Appendix 2 of the Tax Code No. 1163 of 24.04.1997 [RUS]
Annual charge for use of the roads
4500 MDL / 225.42 €
Related documents
Article 339 of Appendix 1 of the Tax Code No. 1163 of 24.04.1997 [RUS]
Tax/surcharge on insurance
Basic payment for compulsory civil liability insurance of vehicle owners
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Annual fee for periodic technical inspection of vehicles
350 MDL / 17.53 €
Related documents
Appendix 4 of the Government Decision No. 1047 of November 8, 1999 [RUS]