Workflow checklist
- Identify the registry. www.asp.gov.md
- Check access requirements. Account required: No. Local ID required: No.
- Plan budget. Price range: USD 0.00-12.00. Payment methods: In-person payment, Online payment (portal).
- Anticipate friction. Captcha / 2FA: Unknown. English UI: Partial.
- Plan turnaround. Expected: Instant for basic data; same-day for paid extracts.
- Verify recency. Last verified: 6 May 2026. Confirm current pricing at the official registry before submitting.
TL;DR. Moldova’s official business registry is the State Register of Legal Entities, operated by the Public Services Agency (ASP) at asp.gov.md. Basic company data including IDNO numbers is free via idno.md. A certified extract costs MDL 220 (~USD 12). The interface is primarily in Romanian and Russian; English is limited. No account or local ID is required for basic lookups.
What is the official Moldova business registry?
The State Register of Legal Entities (Registrul de Stat al Persoanelor Juridice) is Moldova’s central registry for companies and entrepreneurs. It is operated by the Public Services Agency (Agenția Servicii Publice, ASP), a state authority under the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization. The ASP was formed through the merger of several public institutions, absorbing the former State Chamber of Registration.
The legal basis for the registry is Law No. 220/2007 on State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs, as subsequently amended. All commercial entities, non-profit organizations, branches of foreign companies, and individual entrepreneurs operating in Moldova must register with ASP before commencing activity.
The registry covers records dating to the early post-independence period. Data from the register is published monthly on Moldova’s Open Data Government Portal and is indexed separately on the public lookup service idno.md, which allows free searches against the monthly dataset. ASP also provides the paid extract service at servicii.gov.md for certified, same-day document issuance. For comparison, Romania’s registry operates a similar post-transition digitalization model; see the Romania company search guide for the regional context.
What can you search?
Free search via idno.md and the Open Data portal supports:
- Company name (Romanian or Russian)
- IDNO (State Identification Number of the Organization): the primary company identifier
- Registration date and status
- Registered address
- Legal form of organization
A certified extract from the ASP, accessible at servicii.gov.md, contains a broader data set:
- Full company name and abbreviations
- IDNO
- Date of registration
- Registered address (headquarters)
- Name of the administrator
- Share capital size
- Names and participation shares of associates/shareholders
- Main object of economic activity
- Information on beneficial owners (as of the 2024 UBO disclosure requirements)
Data on idno.md is updated monthly from ASP’s database. For current-date accuracy on status or director changes, the paid certified extract is the appropriate instrument.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Cost (MDL) | Cost (USD, approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic profile via idno.md | MDL 0 | Free |
| Certified extract from State Register (same-day) | MDL 220 | ~USD 12 |
Pricing is per the servicii.gov.md service listing, verified May 2026. MDL/USD conversion used: 0.055 (approximate; verify at point of purchase). The monthly open dataset from the Government Open Data Portal carries no fee.
Do you need a local account or ID?
No local Moldovan identity document or registered account is required to search basic data on idno.md or through the open data portal. For the paid certified extract via servicii.gov.md, foreign buyers can submit a request by providing the IDNO or company name. Payment options include online card payment and in-person payment at an ASP service center. No Moldovan national ID (IDNP) is required for the extract request by a foreign party.
Is the website in English?
Partial. The ASP website (asp.gov.md) has a partial English interface covering navigation and major service descriptions. The servicii.gov.md extract portal is available in Romanian and Russian, with some pages in English. Issued documents (extracts) are in Romanian. If you need a certified translation into English, this is handled separately by a sworn translator; ASP does not issue English-language extracts directly. The idno.md lookup service shows company names in their registered form (Romanian or Russian).
What’s the turnaround time?
Free data via idno.md is available instantly from the monthly data refresh. The certified extract from servicii.gov.md is processed same-day when submitted during business hours. ASP service centers in Chisinau and regional offices can also issue extracts on the spot. Digital copies are delivered via email after payment confirmation.
Is there an API?
No formal public API is available from ASP for the State Register as of May 2026. The monthly dataset is published on the Government Open Data Portal at data.gov.md, which allows bulk downloads in structured format. Compliance platforms that need regular Moldova entity data typically rely on this monthly dump or on the OpenCorporates index, which ingests Moldovan filings. Real-time single-entity API queries are not officially supported.
What you legally cannot do
Moldova’s Law No. 220/2007 and the personal data protection framework (Law No. 133/2011, aligned with GDPR principles) restrict the following:
- Bulk automated scraping of the ASP portal or servicii.gov.md
- Redistribution of registry extracts for commercial resale without authorization
- Using personal data of directors and associates for unsolicited marketing
- Presenting certified extracts as independently verified when they are republished without citing ASP as the source
Compliance buyers using registry data for customer due diligence (CDD), anti-money laundering (AML) checks, or third-party risk assessments are within permitted use, provided the data is handled in accordance with Moldova’s data protection law.
Practical tips for foreign compliance buyers
- IDNO is the anchor identifier. The IDNO (Identificatorul de Stat al Organizatiei) is a 13-digit code assigned at registration. It is the single cross-government identifier appearing on tax records, court filings, and regulatory submissions. Always search by IDNO rather than company name to avoid name-change confusion.
- Monthly data lag. The free idno.md dataset reflects a snapshot updated once per month. If you need director or capital changes from the past 30 days, order the certified extract.
- Status fields. An entity can be: active (activa), in liquidation (in lichidare), wound up (lichidata), or suspended. Active status does not confirm tax compliance; check separately with Moldova’s State Tax Service (fisc.md) for tax clearance.
- UBO disclosure is now mandatory. Since 2024, legal entities must declare their ultimate beneficial owners (those holding 25% or more of shares or voting rights) to ASP. UBO data is included in certified extracts. Moldova’s UBO framework aligns with the EU’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive, consistent with Moldova’s EU candidate status granted in 2022.
- Branch registrations. Foreign company branches registered in Moldova carry their own IDNO and appear in the same register. Confirm whether you are looking at a local entity or a branch of a foreign parent.
- Moldova is not on the FATF grey list as of May 2026. The country has been subject to FATF/MONEYVAL evaluation and has made positive progress on technical compliance recommendations. See fatf-gafi.org for the current mutual evaluation status. For a broader treatment of registry access across Eastern European jurisdictions, see the Global Business Due Diligence Guide.
Alternatives if you cannot access the ASP registry directly
- Aggregator search (free, indicative only): OpenCorporates indexes Moldova company filings sourced from the monthly government data release. It lags behind the live register by up to 30 days. Use for quick name-check; not for compliance-grade verification.
- idno.md free search tool covers active and inactive entities and is the fastest no-cost option.
- The Government Open Data Portal at data.gov.md publishes monthly bulk downloads of the full legal entities dataset.
Local data suppliers
- Info-Clipper (info-clipper.com). An international company data aggregator that sources Moldova company reports. Useful for compliance teams that need a structured PDF report combining registry data with credit indicators. Pricing on request; data is sourced from the ASP monthly dataset plus commercial credit files.
Use the ASP extract for the authoritative legal filing record. Use a credit bureau or aggregator when you need payment behavior or risk scoring on top of the registry extract.
FAQ
Can a foreign company access the Moldova registry directly?
Yes. The basic free search at idno.md and the Government Open Data Portal are open to any user globally, with no account or local ID required. Paid certified extracts via servicii.gov.md can be requested by foreign parties by submitting the IDNO and paying by card online.
What is the IDNO number in Moldova?
The IDNO (Identificatorul de Stat al Organizatiei) is a 13-digit code assigned by ASP at the moment of state registration. It serves as the primary identifier across all government systems in Moldova, including tax, customs, and court records. Individual entrepreneurs receive an IDNP (personal identity number) rather than an IDNO.
What entity types are registered with the ASP State Register?
The register covers limited liability companies (SRL), joint-stock companies (SA), partnerships, cooperatives, state and municipal enterprises, branches of foreign legal entities, non-profit organizations (associations, foundations), and individual entrepreneurs.
Does Moldova have a beneficial ownership (UBO) registry?
Yes. Moldova introduced mandatory UBO disclosure requirements in 2024, aligned with the EU’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive. Legal entities must declare beneficial owners holding 25% or more of shares or voting rights. UBO data is held by ASP and appears in certified extracts. Moldova’s EU candidate status (granted June 2022) is driving ongoing alignment with the EU AML framework.
How current is the data in the ASP register?
The free idno.md dataset is updated monthly from the ASP database. The paid certified extract reflects data as of the date of issuance and is considered current for compliance purposes. Filing events such as director changes and capital increases should appear in the live ASP database within 1-3 business days of processing.
Is Moldova on the FATF grey list?
No. Moldova is not on the FATF list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring as of May 2026. The country has been evaluated under the MONEYVAL process (the Council of Europe’s AML/CFT evaluation body) and has made progress on technical compliance recommendations. For the current status, see fatf-gafi.org.
What’s the difference between the registry and tax filings?
The ASP State Register records company formation, ownership structure, and statutory changes. Tax filings and clearance certificates are held separately by the State Tax Service (Serviciul Fiscal de Stat, SFS) at fisc.md. For a complete due diligence picture, a compliance buyer may need both the ASP extract (corporate identity and ownership) and a tax clearance certificate from SFS (confirming no outstanding tax liabilities).
Last verified: May 2026. Source: Public Services Agency (asp.gov.md), servicii.gov.md extract portal, and Moldova Government Open Data Portal (data.gov.md). For the full global due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.