Online Platforms and Platform Work Moldova Legally binding definition of online platforms Specific register of online platforms Specific regulation applicable to online platforms Online platforms are considered to be employers The taxation of individual freelancers in highly skilled occupations is not governed by law. In 2020, Moldova’s State Tax Autho­rities issued a notification establishing that freelancers – including those working on digital labour platforms – fall within the definition of individuals performing profes­sional services and are subject to taxation of their total income from employment as well as income from professional activities. 2,300 In 2018, Moldova had more than 2,300 registered freelancers. Almost 80% of platform workers there reside the country’s capital, in Chisinau. 20% The majority of registered workers are male, with less than 20% of the total being female. Levels of income for platform workers in Moldova differ, depending on the type of work and level of qualification. Moldovans have also been active on international platforms such as inter alia Upwork, iFreelance, Toptal33, Freelancer.com, Upwork, Weblancer, FreelanceHunt. $ 17/h $ 29/day Remote platform workers earn on average USD 17 per hour, while incomes of less qualified persons engaged in on-local work are around USD 29/day. Two international platforms, Yan­dex taxi and Glovo, have dominated the market, along with several other national/local level platforms, such as iTaxi, StrausMD, and iFood. Straus.md was founded in Chi­sinau in 2014. The platform pro­vides food delivery services for more than 250 restaurants. iTaxi.md was founded in Chisi­nau in 2001. It is the first national platform that provides ride-hai­ling services.