Romania to Implement New VAT Rates: Standard 21%, Reduced 11% by August 2025

• Romania will increase the standard VAT rate from 19% to 21% by August 2025
• A new reduced VAT rate of 11% will replace most current 5% and 9% rates
• Only two VAT rates will remain: 21% standard and 11% reduced
• Products and services moving to the 11% rate include medicines, food and beverages, books, water supply, agricultural products, cultural site access, accommodation, and restaurant services
• Hotel accommodation and restaurant services will initially remain at 11% but may increase to 21%
• Certain housing supplies will stay at a 9% rate during a transition period until August 2026

Source: marosavat.com

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