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Country law guide · Moldova

Company law & governance in Moldova

Company formation, ownership, governance and the decisions that shape a business.

Moldovan company formation requires the chosen entity form, corporate documents and Public Services Agency registration. Foreign-investment enterprises also need appropriate evidence concerning overseas founders and representatives. Registration should be separated from sector permissions and investment screening, so a company’s appearance in the register is not treated as approval for every planned activity.

Identify the legal person, its constitution, ownership and persons authorised to bind it. Compare the public register with shareholder decisions and internal delegations. A governance review should distinguish incorporation, licensing, beneficial ownership reporting and ongoing accounts; completing one does not establish compliance with the others. Record how important decisions will be approved and evidenced.

Key laws & official sources

Public Services Agency — registration of enterprises with foreign investment

Explains registration requirements for foreign-investment enterprises; entity law, document authentication and sector approvals require separate examination.

Civil Code 1107/2002 — Public Services Agency legislative directory

Identifies the Civil Code and official legal-register source alongside housing, family, registration and related private-law legislation.

Point to check

Confirm the operative Moldova rules, dates and competent authority; this preparation guide does not determine the outcome of an individual matter.

Practical next steps

  • Check Moldovan entity form, foreign-founder documents and activity permissions.
  • Reconcile ownership and signing authority
  • Identify sector permissions

Documents to prepare

  • Constitution and registry extract
  • Ownership chart and shareholder agreements
  • Board minutes and proposed decisions
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How Jurisiti can help

Start with the entity’s legal form, registered seat and actual operations. Incorporation, licensing, tax residence and permission to carry on a regulated activity answer different questions. A governance review should trace authority from the constitution through the board and shareholder decisions to the person signing the transaction.

  • Entity choice and incorporation
  • Shareholder agreements and director duties
  • Corporate records, approvals and beneficial ownership

Questions about your matter

How do I start a company law & governance enquiry in Moldova?

Identify the jurisdiction, the people involved, any existing proceeding or deadline, and the result you need. A short chronology and the key documents help define the proposed engagement before local professional arrangements are confirmed.

Can a cross-border matter involve more than one legal system?

Yes. Moldova may be one part of a wider matter involving another place of residence, contracting party, asset or forum. Applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement should be assessed separately, using the relevant national and international rules.

Does this guide establish a lawyer-client relationship?

No. An enquiry or use of this guide does not establish an engagement. Conflicts, professional authority, scope, responsibilities and fees must be confirmed before work is undertaken.

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