Stefanini Moldova, the local subsidiary of the global IT services provider Stefanini Group, has grown into one of the country’s most compelling foreign investment success stories—demonstrating how Moldova’s tech talent and pro-business environment can support large-scale, export-oriented operations serving leading international brands.
Founded in 2016 with a team of just 10 specialists, Stefanini Moldova has expanded to around 500 professionals in less than a decade. Operating from Chișinău, the company delivers IT support and software development services for clients across Europe and beyond, covering sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare, telecommunications, and automotive, while contributing directly to Moldova’s reputation as a reliable technology partner.
“The company was founded in 2016, when the Stefanini Group decided to invest in a new location to provide services for various clients across Europe. The Republic of Moldova proved attractive primarily due to its geographic position, as well as its well-trained workforce with a good level of English proficiency, which integrates easily into the teams and structures of our European clients”, said Ion Gîrleanu, Country Manager of Stefanini Moldova.
The solutions developed in Moldova are embedded in the operations of globally recognised brands. Software created by teams in Chișinău supports everyday transactions for international companies such as H&M, Auchan, and Mazda—often without end users realising that the technology behind their experience was built in Moldova.
“For an IT company in Moldova, it is far more important to focus on delivering services to external clients or creating products intended for foreign markets. Our advantages here in Moldova are proximity to the end client and, most importantly, cultural similarity. A professional from Moldova will integrate much more easily with a client from France or Germany than someone from other distant regions”,Ion Gîrleanu emphasized.
Stefanini’s growth trajectory reflects not only company strategy, but also Moldova’s broader business-supportive ecosystem. A key enabler is the country’s dedicated IT regime available through Moldova Innovation Technology Park which offers a clear, predictable, and transparent fiscal framework through a single tax on turnover.
This model allows international companies to plan costs efficiently, scale operations, and reinvest in local talent, while maintaining full compliance with European standards.
The company also benefits from Moldova’s flexible labor model, enabling professionals to work remotely or relocate temporarily to other European markets, gaining international experience and returning with enhanced skills that further strengthen the local ecosystem.
Together, these figures position Moldova as an increasingly attractive destination for international technology investors—supported by a strong talent base, close cultural and business alignment with European markets, and a stable, innovation-friendly policy environment. This value proposition is actively promoted and facilitated by Invest Moldova Agency, which serves as the Government’s primary interface with foreign investors, offering end-to-end assistance through its One-Stop Shop for investment support. The coordinated approach helps technology companies enter, scale, and operate in Moldova efficiently, reinforcing the country’s model of sustainable, export-driven growth.
