Ivan Țurcan

Crowe Turcan Mikhailenko (CTM) is a full-service tax and legal advisory firm based in Moldova, operating under the Crowe Global network. Established in December 2023, CTM has rapidly positioned itself as a pivotal player in Moldova's professional services sector, offering comprehensive solutions in tax, legal, financial and business consulting. The firm is led by Managing Partner Ivan Țurcan, a legal expert and entrepreneur, in collaboration with Dmitriy Mikhailenko, Managing Partner of Crowe Mikhailenko in Ukraine. As a member of Crowe Global, the world's eighth-largest consulting network with a presence in more than 150 countries and an annual revenue exceeding $5.3 billion, CTM leverages international best practices while maintaining a deep understanding of the local Moldovan market.

CTM offers a wide array of services designed to meet the diverse needs of its clientele, including, but not limited to:

• Legal Consulting: Assistance with company registration, restructuring, liquidation, legal outsourcing, due diligence, IT park and free economic zone advisory, citizenship by investment, foreign citizen legalisation, M&A support, antimonopoly transaction verification, partnership agreements, financing sources, licensing, FEA consulting, data protection regulations, IP rights, FIDIC agreements, cryptocurrency regulations, sanctions, international payments, contract drafting, real estate transactions, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, labour law and environmental law. 

• Financial Consulting: Services include financial and cost control, project support, management reporting development, management accounting, consolidation of reports from differing legal entities, as well as bookkeeping setup for market entrants. 

• Tax Consulting: CTM provides tax planning, assessment of client tax policies, reimbursement and refund of tax payments, expert examination of tax documents, interaction with controlling bodies and representation in tax and other public bodies.

CTM's client base includes international and transnational companies familiar with the Crowe brand, as well as local businesses seeking high-quality consulting services. Embracing technological advancements, CTM is actively involved in Crowe Global's initiatives to develop AI-driven tools aimed at streamlining business processes. These tools are designed to save entrepreneurs time by simplifying such tasks as hiring freelancers, renting vehicles or premises, as well as accessing legal documents in multiple languages, including Romanian, Russian, English and Ukrainian.

Ivan Țurcan, Managing Partner, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role at TBS Consulting. His strategic vision led to the establishment of CTM in partnership with Dmitriy Mikhailenko, thereby integrating Moldovan operations with the extensive expertise of Crowe Mikhailenko in Ukraine. This collaboration has facilitated the transfer of knowledge and best practices – enhancing CTM's service offerings and market reach.