Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova (Romanian: Serviciul Vamal al Republicii Moldova) is an institution within the system of law enforcement and security agencies of the Republic of Moldova, with the mission of ensuring the country's economic security through collection of taxes and duties, combating customs fraud, facilitating international trade, and protecting society by applying customs legislation uniformly and impartially.[1]
Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova Serviciul Vamal al Republicii Moldova | |
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Agency overview | |
Formed | 1991 |
Preceding agency |
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Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | MDA |
Governing body | Government of Moldova |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Str. Nicolae Starostenco, 30, Chișinău |
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History
editOn September 4, 1991, Presidential Decree No. 189 "On the Subordination of Customs Institutions Located on the Territory of the Republic of Moldova," came into force.[2] The first Customs Code was adopted on March 9, 1993.[3] Moldova joined the World Customs Organization in October 1994.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Serviciul Vamal". servicii.gov.md. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Brief history". Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "COD Nr. 1149 din 20-07-2000 CODUL VAMAL AL REPUBLICII MOLDOVA*". legis.md. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "WCO Members Membership". wcoomd.org. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
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