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title: "Moldova partners with IMF to digitise tax collection and audits "
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/86654/moldova-partners-with-imf-to-digitise-tax-collection-and-audits
published: 2026-10-06T08:05:00Z
language: en
author: "Elena Munteanu"
section: "Economic"
source: radiomoldova.md
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# Moldova partners with IMF to digitise tax collection and audits 

> International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts have launched a two-week technical mission in Chisinau to assist the State Tax Service (STS) in overhauling tax administration, revenue collection, and compliance.

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts have launched a two-week technical mission in Chisinau to assist the State Tax Service (STS) in overhauling tax administration, revenue collection, and compliance.

The technical mission, conducted by the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department from October 1 to 16, focuses on digital transformation and automated processes. Led by experts Susan Betts and Telita Snyckers, alongside Senior Economist Enriko Aav, delegates are working with Moldovan authorities to introduce risk- and data-driven inspection methods and expedite value-added tax (VAT) refunds.

**Modernising fiscal administration and compliance**

*“A modern tax administration must firmly deliver on its revenue-collection mandate while offering predictable and accessible terms for taxpayers to fulfill their obligations,”* said State Tax Service Director Elena Țîbîrnă during the opening meeting.

Țîbîrnă underscored that authorities must maintain an effective balance between safeguarding state budget revenues and facilitating voluntary taxpayer compliance. The Ministry of Finance noted in a statement that cooperation with the IMF strengthens institutional capacity and aligns local administrative practices with international standards.

**Macroeconomic headwinds and EU integration goals**

The mission operates under a 36-month non-financing agreement approved under the IMF’s Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) following a review in May. The framework aims to bolster public financial management and anchor fiscal policy without adding foreign debt, signalling policy credibility to external international donors.

The technical support comes as Moldova navigates severe macroeconomic headwinds. Following an initial downward revision to 1.9% in April, the IMF reduced Moldova's 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.5% in May, citing the regional spillovers of the war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the fund projected average annual inflation to climb to 8.1%.

Under the reform agenda, authorities will strengthen public investment management, manage treasury liquidity, and enhance fiscal risk assessments for state-owned enterprises as Chisinau advances toward European Union accession.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

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