CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
Company Formation in Moldova for Foreigners and Non-Residents
Setting up a business in Moldova should be straightforward, even from abroad. The Law Office of Attorney Bîrcă Ludmila assists foreign nationals and non-residents with company formation in Moldova — most commonly a limited liability company (SRL) — from choosing the right structure and drafting the constitutive documents to state registration and the first operational steps. With 15 years in legal practice and the ability to work remotely by power of attorney, we guide you clearly through each stage so your Moldovan company starts on solid, compliant foundations.
Why register an SRL in Moldova
Moldova offers an accessible entry point into a market positioned between the EU and the CIS, with a relatively simple registration regime and a flexible limited liability company (the SRL). For most foreign founders, the SRL is the natural choice: liability is limited to the value of the capital contribution, and management arrangements can be tailored by agreement.
State registration is handled through the Public Services Agency under Law No. 220/2007 on the state registration of legal entities and individual entrepreneurs. Foreign individuals and foreign companies are permitted to participate as founders, subject to certain document requirements.
Beyond the SRL, we can advise on a branch or representative office of a foreign company, or other structures, depending on your objectives.
Remote setup for the diaspora and foreign investors
You do not need to be physically present in Chișinău to incorporate. Many steps can be completed by power of attorney, and consultations are conducted remotely via WhatsApp, Viber or Zoom — convenient whether you are in Italy, Germany, France, the United Kingdom or beyond.
We work in Romanian, Russian and English, and we explain in advance exactly which signatures, translations and legalizations your situation requires, so there are no surprises.
- Remote consultations and document review by video or messaging app
- Incorporation handled locally on your behalf under power of attorney
- Clear guidance on apostille and certified translations for foreign documents
- Support liaising with banks and local authorities after registration
What the service includes
Our assistance is tailored to your plans, but typically covers the full path from idea to operating company:
- Initial consultation on the right legal form, scope of activity and tax regime
- Company name check and reservation
- Drafting the articles of association (statute) and founders' resolution
- Preparing the file for state registration with the Public Services Agency
- Registered office, share capital and beneficial-owner formalities
- Guidance on the director, VAT registration and post-incorporation duties
- Assistance with opening a corporate bank account and first operational steps
How the process works and orientative costs
We work in clear stages, so you always know where your file stands and what comes next. In broad terms: an initial consultation to confirm objectives, preparation and signing of documents, submission of the registration file, and finally the operational setup of the company.
Total cost generally combines the state registration fee charged by the authority and the legal fee. State fees and processing times are set by law and may change, so the figures discussed are orientative and confirmed at consultation. We provide a transparent quote before we begin, with no hidden costs.
- Stage 1 — Consultation and planning: legal form, founders, capital and activity
- Stage 2 — Drafting: statute and required documents tailored to you
- Stage 3 — State registration: filing and obtaining the registration decision
- Stage 4 — After registration: bank account, accounting, contracts and compliance
- Costs — state registration fee (per current tariffs) plus a legal fee quoted in advance; possible extras for translations, notarization and apostille
Why this office
Bîrcă Ludmila is a licensed attorney in the Republic of Moldova, a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the State University of Moldova (USM) with a Master of Laws. She brings 15 years of practice as an attorney and 20 years of work in the legal field.
Before entering practice in 2011, from 2006 to 2011 she served as a state specialist in consumer protection. For a foreign founder, this regulatory background is a practical advantage: a company built correctly from the inside meets its obligations to customers and authorities more easily.
All information you share is protected by attorney-client confidentiality (the attorney secret). We act as general counsel you can return to as your business grows in Moldova.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, yes. Many steps can be handled by power of attorney, and we coordinate consultations remotely. We will tell you in advance which documents need to be signed, translated, notarized or apostilled in your country of residence.
Book a confidential consultation
Tell us about the business you want to start in Moldova, and we will explain the steps, documents and orientative costs in plain language — in English, Romanian or Russian. Contact the Law Office of Attorney Bîrcă Ludmila at +373 69 149 375 or ludmila.birca.jurist@gmail.com. Remote consultations available.