Small and Medium Enterprises in Moldova Handbook

Small and Medium Enterprises in
Moldova Handbook

A sustainable and properly managed business is also our success.

What is the SME Handbook?

The SME Handbook is a practical and useful tool for Small Business Community to introduce bureaucratic, legal, financial and startup topics needed to start and develop a successful business in Moldova. This is the first guide created in a participative way that involved more than 100 representatives from SMEs, education, business support organizations, local authorities and youth. This tool provides you with the best information and latest techniquest so that you can approach whatever business problem you are working on with the best information and tools possible. We aim to give you the basic understanding of the business topic so that you can 1) plan and forecast and 2) know what questions you should be asking of accountants, lawyers, bureaucrats or whatever other person/group you need to engage with.

WHAT IS INSIDE THE HANDBOOK

Book 1: Moldova Business Primers

Local taxes

Registration and regulation

Other key aspects of doing business in Moldova

Book 2: Business Tools

The latest business planning tools

Classic tools and techniques

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The Handbook is for

The Handbook was created under the sponsorship of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC

Pre-Startups

Concise and easy-to-understand guidance

Practical tools you can apply immediately

Growing Companies

Practical insights for operational improvement

Created in a participatory way with real business input

Mature SMEs

Continuously updated to reflect market changes

Strategic and structured information

David Smith

General Editor,
Moldova Small Business Handbook

Thank you for choosing the Moldova Small Business Handbook!

Best of luck to you in starting a new business or improving the market position of your current company. May everything you’ve planned come to fruition! And AIM is happy to help you in every possible way.

Handbook (RU)

Handbook (RO)

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Please note!

This Handbook is not a Curriculum. It is not intended to be your only guide for running your business. Don’t expect that you will read this Handbook front to back and find every section useful or applicable to you. Should it happen so that you couldn’t find something that applies to your company or situation 100%, we are happy to get your questions or suggestions and help you sort out any problem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Membership, Services, and How We Support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Moldova

What is AIM Moldova?

The Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of Moldova (AIM) is an organization that supports entrepreneurs and SMEs through advocacy, information, networking, and dialogue with public authorities.

Who Can Become a Member?

Any officially registered company in the Republic of Moldova, regardless of its field of activity, can apply to become a member of the AIM community.

What Benefits Does Membership Offer?

AIM members enjoy access to business events, educational seminars, networking opportunities, member-to-member referrals, and representation of their interests in dialogue with public authorities.

What Types of Events Does AIM Organize?

The organization hosts business breakfasts, educational seminars, entrepreneur development programs, networking events, and platforms for dialogue between the business community and public institutions.

How Can I Apply to Become a Member?

The process is simple: complete the application form, have your request reviewed by the board, and, once approved, pay the membership fee.

What Role Does AIM Play in the Business Environment?

AIM gathers the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and communicates them to public authorities, contributing to the improvement of the legislative framework and the development of a transparent and competitive business environment.

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The Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of Moldova (AIM)

The Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of Moldova (AIM) is an organization dedicated to the development and representation of SMEs in the Republic of Moldova. The community brings together entrepreneurs, companies, and experts from various industries, providing support for business growth, fostering the entrepreneurial environment, and promoting a transparent legal and economic framework.

Through business events, educational seminars, mentorship programs, and public-private dialogue platforms, AIM actively contributes to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Moldova. Members of the organization benefit from networking opportunities, experience sharing, access to relevant business information, and representation of their interests in dealings with public authorities.

The organization promotes policies favorable to the business environment, supports the competitiveness of SMEs, and facilitates collaboration between entrepreneurs, public institutions, and international partners.