- VAT rate in Romania increases to 21 percent starting August 1, 2025
- New reduced VAT rate of 11 percent replaces former 5 percent and 9 percent rates
- Changes aim to close VAT gap and improve collection efficiency
- 11 percent rate applies to medicines, food products, water supply, sanitation services, accommodation, most restaurant services, school textbooks, books, museum and monument access, firewood, and thermal energy for household heating
- VAT rate for traditional cakes, biscuits, and solar panels increases from 9 percent to 21 percent
- Certain VAT exemptions removed for medical equipment and construction or renovation of hospital facilities by non-profit entities
Source: pincvision.com
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