What will Moldova gain in trade in services at the entry into force of the Agreement?

As regards services, both the EU and Moldova will enjoy as of the first day a much improved mutual access for service providers of both sides. This can be beneficiary to Moldova as the service providers also transfer know-how and induce innovation and movement of specialists facilitates establishment of new (European) companies through inflow of foreign direct investment as well as transfer of know-how. Furthermore, establishment rules for both sides will provide for the same rules as those applicable to national companies, to establish a subsidiary or a branch in the EU or in Moldova, respectively. These provisions should not only encourage FDI to come to Moldova, but also foster the business ties between the respective economies. Openness of the Moldovan market to European service providers can boost the skills base and fill in the market niches thanks to modern know-how and technologies, which are not in direct competition with Moldovan service providers.