- VAT rates in Romania will change from August 1, 2025.
- New standard VAT rate will be 21 percent.
- New reduced VAT rate will be 11 percent, replacing previous rates of 5 percent and 9 percent.
- Reduced rate applies to school textbooks, books, newspapers, cultural entry tickets, firewood, heating energy, medicines, most food products, fertilizers, pesticides, water supply, and sanitation.
- Accommodation, restaurant, and catering services will also have the reduced rate.
- HoReCa sector will be monitored from August to October 2025 to determine the final VAT rate.
- VAT exemptions for non-profit transactions will be eliminated, with a transition period for certain purchases.
- Reduced VAT rate for housing purchases will be available for one year if agreements were made before August 1, 2025, with restrictions on the number of properties.
Source: eurofiscalis.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
