Moldovan authorities have put four state-owned enterprises up for sale via auction in the real estate, industrial, and publishing-printing sectors, with assets including a hotel in downtown Chisinau. According to a press release sent to the StartupCafe entrepreneurial community by the Investment Agency of the Republic of Moldova, the initiative aims to optimize public assets, attract private capital, and develop assets with economic potential.
The privatization portfolio managed by the Public Property Agency includes the State Enterprise “Hotel Zarea”, a 12-story building with 137 rooms located in downtown Chisinau, with a starting price of EUR 5.34 million. Also up for sale is the Experimental Chemical Enterprise “Izomer”, an asset with potential for redevelopment and investment development, at a starting price of EUR 476.7 thousand. The publishing segment includes the Editorial-Polygraphic Enterprise “Știința”, with a starting price of EUR 316.5 thousand, and the State Didactic Publishing House “Lumina”, put up for auction for EUR 26.7 thousand. The participation deadline has been extended to allow for document review and bid preparation, with applications accepted until October 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The auctions will take place on October 20, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM, at the Public Property Agency headquarters in Chisinau, 78 Vasile Alecsandri Street, and are open to Moldovan individuals and legal entities, private foreign investors, stateless persons, and eligible associations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What state-owned enterprises are being auctioned in Moldova?
The four state-owned enterprises up for auction are Hotel Zarea, the Experimental Chemical Enterprise “Izomer”, the Editorial-Polygraphic Enterprise “Știința”, and the State Didactic Publishing House “Lumina”.
What is the most valuable asset in the auction?
The most valuable asset is Hotel Zarea, a 12-story building with 137 rooms in downtown Chisinau, with a starting price of EUR 5.34 million.
Who can participate in the auction and what is the deadline?
The auction is open to Moldovan and foreign private investors, stateless persons, and eligible associations, with applications due by October 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM.