For coffee shop business setup in Moldova, start by registering an SRL (low capital, single-founder) with the Public Services Agency, opening a MDL account, and selecting the general or small-business tax regime; confirm VAT obligations and the current HORECA rate with the State Tax Service. Secure location approvals from the Primăria and obtain: sanitary conclusion (ANSP), food-safety authorization and HACCP plan (ANSA), and fire-safety clearance (IGSU). Fiscalize a certified cash register and POS per SFS rules, enable e-invoicing if you supply corporate clients, and display prices in MDL. For alcohol or a terrace, add the local licenses/permits. Choose a site with 3‑phase power, water tie-in, proper ventilation, and footfall near offices or campuses; negotiate a lease with extraction rights and signage. Fit out with a 2‑group 3–4 kW espresso machine, two 64–83 mm grinders, batch brewer, water filtration targeting 50–70 ppm hardness, handwash/utility sinks, refrigeration, and waste segregation. Write SOPs for dial‑in (1:2 ratio, 25–30 s), milk hygiene, allergen labeling, and temperature logs. Hire baristas on compliant contracts, register payroll, and train on calibration and cash handling. Source from Moldovan roasters or import via a customs broker; cost your menu to 25–30% COGS and track weekly gross margin and labor.
