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Your car is damaged. The insurer delays. Who pays for repairs? Featured article

Your car is damaged. The insurer delays. Who pays for repairs?

What injured vehicle owners in Moldova can do when an RCA insurer delays compensation or offers too little to cover repairs.

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Does your company need a DPO? Responsibility for personal data in Moldova

Does your company need a DPO? Responsibility for personal data in Moldova

Learn when a company in Moldova must appoint a data protection officer, what the role involves and how to avoid conflicts of interest.

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A Porsche but no reported income: how SFS checks the source of funds in Moldova

A Porsche but no reported income: how SFS checks the source of funds in Moldova

A major purchase paired with low reported income may raise SFS questions. We explain indirect income assessment, data sources and documents that support lawful funds.

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Business due diligence in Moldova: what to check before buying a company or an equity interest

Business due diligence in Moldova: what to check before buying a company or an equity interest

A practical guide to legal due diligence in Moldova: what to review before an acquisition, which risks change the deal and how buyers can protect themselves.

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Solar panels and batteries in Moldova: when no building permit is required

Solar panels and batteries in Moldova: when no building permit is required

Since 6 August 2026, Moldova has broadened its construction exemption for solar panels, heat pumps and certain storage systems. We explain its limits and the documents still required.

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Two urgent changes for businesses in Moldova: new FEZ rules and AML certification

Two urgent changes for businesses in Moldova: new FEZ rules and AML certification

From 11–13 August 2026, Moldova applies new deadlines for FEZ resident tenders, differentiated customs regimes and certification of AML/CFT compliance officers.

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Moldova’s new personal data law: how businesses can implement the new rules

Moldova’s new personal data law: how businesses can implement the new rules

Moldova’s Law No. 195/2024 on personal data protection takes effect on 23 August 2026. We explain in plain language how serious the requirements are, what businesses need to implement and how to prepare without unnecessary bureaucracy.

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When a Company Can No Longer Manage Its Debts: Creditor Negotiations, Restructuring or Insolvency

When a Company Can No Longer Manage Its Debts: Creditor Negotiations, Restructuring or Insolvency

How a Moldovan company can choose between negotiations, accelerated or ordinary restructuring and insolvency without overlooking management duties.

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How Colenco Legal Traced 83% of the Stolen Funds: An OSINT Investigation into a $32,000 Crypto Fraud

How Colenco Legal Traced 83% of the Stolen Funds: An OSINT Investigation into a $32,000 Crypto Fraud

An anonymized Colenco Legal case study showing how messages, videos, technical logs, and blockchain transactions helped trace most of the funds and build a map for official requests.

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