According to the latest news from the official website of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), in 2018, the total amount of personal bank transfers from abroad to Moldova reached as high as 1.2668 billion USD! Among this, 83.7% was through remittance systems (calculated in US dollars, euros, and Russian rubles), and most did not require a bank account, while 16.3% was in the form of bank transfers (calculated in different currencies) presented through SWIFT (the banking settlement system).
From 2013 to 2018, the share of personal remittances from CIS countries was declining, while remittances from EU countries were increasing! Compared to 2017, transfer payments from CIS countries decreased by 14.5%, accounting for 28.3%; transfer payments from EU countries increased by 24.2%, reaching a share of 40.4%.
It is noteworthy that among the transfers from EU countries, the largest share comes from Italy at 30.8%, followed by Germany at 16.2%, the United Kingdom at 14.0%, France at 9.2%, and other EU countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Romania; the structure of transfer payments from CIS countries mainly comes from Russia, Ukraine, and other CIS countries.
Experts from the WorldWay Organization indicate that as the EU becomes an important investor in Moldova's economic development, the connections between Moldova and EU countries will become closer, and mutual cooperation will deepen, which is very beneficial for Moldova's comprehensive development!
In recent years, the cornerstone of Moldova's foreign policy has been to prioritize integration into Europe, emphasizing the development of relations with Europe and the United States, and gradually moving closer to the EU! Moldova is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, connecting the Central and Eastern European regions, with a very advantageous geographical position and convenient transportation resources! As of now, Moldova has signed free trade agreements with multiple countries and regions, including the EU, Russia, and Turkey, and the free trade agreement with China is also in the final negotiation stage, ensuring that Moldova enjoys relevant tax benefits in trade with these countries!
Currently, Moldova has just opened its immigration policy, and the application conditions are relatively lenient, making this an optimal time for investment! Investing in EU countries with Moldovan citizenship is a quicker and more secure investment channel!
Recently, the Moldovan investment citizenship project, which combines numerous unique advantages, has been strongly selected as one of the "Top Ten Immigration Events of 2018," ranking first on the list, attracting widespread attention from domestic and international media and the industry! Investors only need an investment amount starting from 100,000 euros, and within about 90 days, the entire family can quickly obtain passports from European countries, meeting various needs such as asset allocation and children's education planning, making it an excellent choice for identity planning in 2019!
Seven Highlights of the Moldovan Investment Citizenship Project
1. High cost-performance rapid passport project: Caribbean island prices, European continental citizenship;
2. Tax-friendly European continental country passport: low tax system, no foreign income tax, inheritance tax, or gift tax;
3. Moldova is a non-offshore financial country, highly recognized by financial institutions, and the Moldovan passport is a preferred European continental country passport for business people;
4. European continental country passport eligible for the US E-2 visa application;
5. Travel convenience: visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to 122 countries and regions, including Schengen countries, Russia, Turkey, etc.;
6. Those who meet relevant regulations can enjoy exemption from written exams to enroll in domestic prestigious schools for overseas Chinese;
7. A superior choice for identity planning in business, investment, shareholding, and asset allocation.
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