In short
01

What is a SaaS contract?

It is the contract under which a customer uses your software online, on a subscription, without receiving the source code. It sets out the features, the price, who owns the data, what happens if the service goes down and how the account is closed. An NDA does not replace it. An NDA covers secrecy, not delivery and not intellectual property.

02

What is IT Park Moldova?

IT Park Moldova is the tax regime for companies with eligible IT activity. Its official name is the Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP). Residents pay a single tax of 7% of sales revenue instead of income tax, VAT and social contributions, with a monthly minimum per employee. Not every company with a website qualifies.

IT and technology law

A great product deserves contracts you can count on

The code is written, the MVP is live, the first users are in. But the terms of service are missing, the external developer never signed an NDA, and the enterprise prospect wants a contract you don't have. Moldova's IT ecosystem is growing fast under the IT Park regime. At that pace, unresolved legal gaps become real vulnerabilities.

We don't hand out generic templates downloaded from the internet. We start from your product: architecture, revenue model, team, target market. Then we build a legal framework that scales with you instead of slowing you down.
What we cover

What we can do for your digital product

Whether you are launching an MVP or running a platform with thousands of users, these services cover the moments when a tech lawyer makes a real difference.

01

Legal structuring of your IT product

Launching an MVP, a platform or a mobile app? We prepare the full legal document set: terms of service, privacy policy, user agreements and data consent flows. All tailored to your product, not copied from a template.

02

Terms and conditions for digital platforms

Your platform's terms of service are not just a formality. They are your contract with every user. We draft clear ToS, acceptable use policies, compliant consent flows and moderation rules that protect you without scaring users away.

03

SaaS and software contracts

The SaaS model brings specific legal challenges: subscriptions, licensing, SLAs, enterprise deals, API integrations. We draft SaaS contracts covering service availability, liability caps, data ownership and exit terms.

04

Intellectual property and source code

How do you protect your startup's source code? With clear contracts. We prepare IP assignment agreements with developers, NDAs for team members and contractors, trademark registration and software IP protection strategies.

05

GDPR and data protection for tech companies

Law 195/2024 aligns Moldova with GDPR standards. For tech companies, that means DPAs with data processors, privacy by design in the product, processing records and incident response procedures. We help you comply without blocking your roadmap.

06

Moldova IT Park and international scaling

The IT Park regime offers a single 7 % tax on revenue and major administrative simplification. We guide you through registration, ongoing compliance and legal preparation for cross-border contracts, investor attraction and EU market entry.

When it helps

Situations where you need a tech lawyer

You are launching an MVP and need the legal basicsWe prepare terms of service, a privacy policy and user agreements. You launch legally, not just technically.
You work with external developers and want to protect your codeWe draft development contracts with clear IP assignment, NDA and non-compete clauses, so the intellectual property stays with you.
An enterprise client wants a custom contractWe prepare or negotiate enterprise agreements with SLAs, DPAs, security clauses and audit mechanisms, at the standard your client expects.
You want to register with Moldova IT ParkWe guide you through the application process, prepare the documentation and make sure your company structure is compatible with the regime's requirements.
You are raising investment and the investor wants due diligenceWe organise the legal documentation, verify IP ownership, existing contracts and compliance. The investor sees a company that is ready.
You are expanding into the EU and need GDPR complianceWe implement what is needed: DPAs, a compliant privacy policy, processing records and notification procedures, aligned with Law 195/2024 and GDPR.
How we work

How we work with your team

01 / LISTEN

Understand your product and market

What you are building, who you sell to, what data you process and where you want to grow.

02 / ANALYSE

Identify gaps and risks

We review contracts, IP, GDPR compliance and company structure.

03 / BUILD

Prepare documents tailored to your product

SaaS contracts, ToS, DPAs, IP agreements. Every document reflects your actual business.

04 / STAY

Scale alongside your product

New clients, new markets, funding rounds: we update the legal framework as you grow.

Safe launchEvery legal document is in place before you go live.
Protected IPSource code, brands and know-how remain yours - documented.
Real complianceYou are ready for GDPR, enterprise clients and investor audits.
Barrier-free scalingThe legal framework grows with you: IT Park, EU market, investments.
Vladislav Mocanu

Vladislav Mocanu

Legal counsel · Founder, Mocanu | Legal · IT, SaaS, intellectual property and digital projects in Moldova

View profile →
Frequently asked questions

FAQ: IT and technology law

What contracts do I need for a SaaS product in Moldova?
At a minimum: terms of service (ToS), a privacy policy, a data processing agreement (DPA) and a subscription agreement. If you also sell to enterprise clients, add an SLA, security clauses and audit mechanisms. Each document should be tailored to your business model, not copied from a template.
What tax benefits does Moldova IT Park offer?
Residents of Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP, formerly Moldova IT Park) pay a single 7 % tax on sales revenue, covering income tax, VAT and social contributions. It is one of the most competitive IT tax regimes in the region. There is a catch many discover late, though: the law sets a minimum monthly amount per employee, equal to 30 % of the forecast average salary in the economy. With a large team and modest revenue you pay the minimum, not the 7 %. We run that calculation before you apply.
How do I protect my source code when working with freelancers?
Through contracts with explicit IP assignment clauses. Without a clear agreement, the freelancer may claim rights over the code they wrote. We add NDAs, non-compete provisions and full IP transfer terms, so everything created for you belongs to you.
What does Law 195/2024 mean for a tech company?
Law 195/2024 on personal data protection aligns Moldova with GDPR. For a tech company, it means: a lawful basis for processing, real privacy policies, DPAs with every processor, processing records, privacy by design and breach notification within 72 hours.
Who owns the IP: the employer or the freelancer?
In Moldova, works created by an employee within the scope of their duties generally belong to the employer. With freelancers, it is different. Without an explicit assignment agreement, the author may retain rights. That is why the development contract is critical: it must clearly define who owns what, including code, design and documentation.
Can I join IT Park if my company also has non-IT activities?
Yes, but IT activities must be predominant (typically over 70 % of revenue). Company structure and revenue allocation matter. Sometimes it makes sense to spin off the IT activity into a separate LLC that applies for the IT Park regime, while the rest stays in the existing company.
For IT contracts, do I work with an attorney or a legal counsel?
Contracts, intellectual property and IT Park documentation are run by legal counsels specialised in technology. For court or regulator representation an attorney admitted to the Moldovan Bar steps in. In practice you get both the speed of a product team and the cover of a law office.
How much does an IT lawyer cost in Moldova?
The first consultation is free. For SaaS contracts, IT Park documentation or the IP package we use a fixed fee per deliverable. Early-stage startups usually take the monthly retainer, sized to the stage the product is at.

Book a Consultation

Fill out the form, and our specialists will contact you to confirm the date and time of your consultation.

During the consultation, you will receive:
  • an initial assessment of your situation
  • an understanding of the key legal risks
  • recommendations for further legal support

Made on
Tilda