The customs and tax authorities of the Republic of Moldova will receive European support to align with EU standards and strengthen their operational capacity through the EUBAC project, officially launched on 30 October 2026. According to the Ministry of Finance, the project also aims to strengthen institutions’ capacity to combat cross-border crime.
In brief
The Ministry of Finance announced the official launch of the European Union Border and Customs Project on 30 October 2026.
The European Union is funding the EUBAC project, implemented by the International Organization for Migration from 25 June 2026 to 24 June 2028.
At the launch on 30 October 2026, Natalia Doroftei, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, expressed the expectation that EUBAC would contribute to simpler procedures for taxpayers and businesses.
What does the EUBAC project aim to achieve?
The European Union Border and Customs Project (EUBAC) aims to support the authorities of the Republic of Moldova in aligning with the European Union acquis, meaning EU standards, in integrated border management. The support covers the customs and tax sectors, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Strengthening institutional and operational capacities to combat cross-border crime is another objective of the project. The launch event presented the areas of intervention and expected results, while beneficiary institutions discussed priorities and areas of cooperation.
What could it mean for taxpayers and businesses?
Natalia Doroftei, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, presented the simplification of procedures for taxpayers and the business community as a desired outcome of EUBAC support. Doroftei linked this objective to more efficient customs and tax administration and better cooperation between authorities.
Putting European standards into practice, rather than merely harmonising legislation, was another priority cited by Doroftei. The State Secretary linked the strengthening of institutions to fulfilling the Republic of Moldova’s commitments in the European Union accession process.
Sources
- Ministerul Finanțelor — Lansarea proiectului EUBAC: sprijin european pentru modernizarea administrației vamale și fiscale
Written with AI assistance from the official sources above and checked by the editors.
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