Software Outsourcing & IT Outstaffing in Moldova — Save Up to 40% Without Compromising Quality
In the global digital transformation landscape of 2026, choosing between Software Outsourcing and IT Outstaffing is a pivotal strategic decision. Moldova offers a unique blend of aggressive tax incentives, mature engineering expertise, and 40% lower rates than Central Europe.
Our Capabilities
Software Outsourcing (Turnkey Solutions)
You delegate a project or entire product development to Optimum Web. We manage the team (PM, Team Leads) and deliver results. Best for startups at MVP stage, companies without internal IT expertise, time-bound projects, and corporate portals.
IT Outstaffing (Staff Augmentation)
You hire developers who integrate into your team, but remain our employees. You manage directly. Best for companies with a CTO/team, scaling quickly, niche specialists (AI, Rust), and long-term product development.
7% Flat Tax (MITP)
Moldova Innovation Technology Park offers a 7% single tax on turnover that replaces all other taxes (income, social, medical, corporate). Lower hourly rates without sacrificing developer salaries.
EU Timezone (GMT+2/+3)
Full overlap with European business hours, morning overlap with US East Coast. Seamless communication in English, Romanian, and Russian.
ISO 27001 & GDPR Ready
NDA from Day 1, full IP transfer, secure development environment. Proven trust with 172+ projects delivered for clients in 15+ countries.
40-60% Below Central Europe
Full-stack developers: $35-55/hr vs $65-95/hr in Germany. QA Automation: $30-45/hr vs $55-80/hr. DevOps Engineers: $45-65/hr vs $80-110/hr. AI/ML Engineers: $60-90/hr vs $120-180/hr.
How We Work
Assess Your Needs
Free consultation to understand your project requirements, team structure, and strategic goals. We recommend the best engagement model (Outsourcing vs Outstaffing).
Team Assembly
We select developers matching your tech stack and domain expertise. Meet the team, review CVs, conduct interviews if desired.
Onboarding & Integration
Setup development environment, access management, communication channels. NDA signing, IP protection agreements, secure repositories.
Collaboration & Delivery
Daily standups, sprint planning, continuous integration. For Outsourcing: we manage the process. For Outstaffing: you manage directly.
Scaling & Support
Add specialists as needed, ramp up or down based on project phase. Ongoing support, knowledge transfer, long-term partnership.
Results You Can Expect
Compared to Western European or US development rates with same enterprise-grade quality.
Small teams (2-3 specialists) can start working on your project. Larger teams onboard in 2-4 weeks.
MITP regime allows competitive rates while maintaining high developer salaries and motivation.
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
With outsourcing, you delegate an entire project — we manage the team and deliver results. With outstaffing, you hire specific developers who work as part of your team, but legally remain our employees. Outsourcing is best for companies without internal IT expertise or time-bound projects. Outstaffing is ideal when you have a CTO/team and need to scale quickly or add niche specialists.
Typically 40-60% compared to Western European or US rates. A team of 5 developers (3 Middle + 1 Senior + 1 QA) costs $22,000-28,000/month in Moldova vs $50,000-70,000 in Germany or the US. The savings come from Moldova's 7% MITP tax regime, which allows vendors to offer lower external rates while maintaining high internal salaries.
MITP offers a unique 7% single tax on turnover that replaces all other taxes: personal income tax, social and medical contributions, corporate income tax, and local fees. This allows Moldovan IT companies to offer competitive rates without sacrificing developers' take-home pay. Optimum Web is a MITP resident, ensuring full tax transparency and legal compliance.
Yes, we sign NDAs before any project discussion begins. Full IP transfer and secure development environment are standard. We are ISO 27001 compliant and GDPR-ready, ensuring your data security and legal protection.
We offer Dedicated Development Team, Staff Augmentation (Outstaffing), Fixed Price, Time & Material, and Cost Plus models. We recommend the best fit based on your project needs, team structure, and strategic goals during our free consultation.
A small team (2-3 specialists) can start within 1-2 weeks. Larger teams (5-10 developers) typically take 2-4 weeks to fully onboard. Moldova has 25,000+ IT specialists, and Optimum Web maintains a network of 40+ experienced engineers ready to join projects.
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