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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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Moldova’s crypto-asset market bill: what should change before the second reading

Moldova’s crypto-asset market bill: what should change before the second reading

Moldova needs a dedicated legal framework for crypto-assets, but before the final vote the bill should be better calibrated to the local market, taxation and regulatory practice.

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Checking a counterparty in Moldova before a major deal: a director's checklist

Checking a counterparty in Moldova before a major deal: a director's checklist

What to verify before a contract, advance payment or credit term in Moldova: ASP extract, signing authority, beneficial owners, security interests and contractual safeguards.

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Renting a flat without a contract? Risks for landlords and tenants in Moldova

Renting a flat without a contract? Risks for landlords and tenants in Moldova

What landlords and tenants lose without a rental contract in Moldova: deposit, utilities, evidence, 7% tax and a practical checklist.

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What to do if you are detained, arrested or called for questioning in Moldova

What to do if you are detained, arrested or called for questioning in Moldova

A practical Moldova guide: how to act if you are detained, arrested or questioned, what not to sign blindly, and when to involve a lawyer.

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