Fiscal Policy for 2027: The State Wants to Collect an Additional MDL 5.1 Billion. Who Will Pay?

The Civic Movement “Construim Încredere” has analysed the fiscal and customs policy for 2027, adopted by Parliament on 22 October 2026.

📊 According to estimates by the Ministry of Finance, the state intends to collect an additional MDL 5.1 billion, more than 84% of which will come from VAT and excise duties — taxes that directly affect household consumption.

What will change for citizens and the economy?

🔴 Higher energy costs. Under the new provisions, monthly natural gas consumption exceeding 150 m³ and electricity consumption exceeding 150 kWh will be subject to a 20% VAT rate.

🔴 Upward pressure on food prices. VAT will increase on certain bakery products, dairy products, and other everyday consumer goods.

🔴 Higher taxes for farmers. The income tax rate for individual farming households will increase from 7% to 12%, representing a rise of approximately 71%.

🔴 Additional costs for businesses. VAT for restaurants and accommodation establishments will increase from 8% to 12%, while the dividend tax rate will rise from 6% to 8%.

We acknowledge that the policy also includes positive measures, such as increased personal tax exemptions and the introduction of certain tax incentives. However, these measures do not eliminate the risks faced by households, farmers, and small businesses.

⚖️ The fundamental question, however, is different: why does fiscal adjustment begin with citizens’ wallets rather than with the optimisation of government spending?

In a country where approximately 31% of the population lives in absolute poverty, we consider it unacceptable to increase the tax burden without introducing clear measures to improve the efficiency of public expenditure.

📢 The Civic Movement “Construim Încredere” calls on Parliament and the Government to reconsider tax increases affecting energy and essential goods, protect farmers and small businesses, and publish transparent impact assessments showing how these measures will affect citizens.

But above all, we demand that the state start with itself!

The authorities must reduce unjustified administrative expenditure, eliminate wasteful public spending, and demonstrate responsible management of existing resources before asking citizens to contribute more.

THE STATE MUST START SAVING BY CUTTING ITS OWN EXPENSES!

Civic Movement “Construim Încredere”

📄 The full analysis of the fiscal and customs policy for 2027 is available in the attached document.