Romania to Raise VAT Rates and Implement Tax Reforms Starting August 2025

• Romania plans to increase VAT rates starting August 1, 2025
• Standard VAT rate will rise from 19 percent to 21 percent
• The 5 percent reduced VAT rate will be removed; most goods and services will move to an 11 percent rate
• Most items taxed at 9 percent will shift to 11 percent, with some exceptions
• New housing paid in advance before August 1, 2025, can still use the 9 percent rate if delivered by August 1, 2026
• Changes are part of broader tax reforms including excise duties and direct taxes
• VAT amendments have been voted in Parliament, making implementation likely
• Formal consultation period is 30 days but may be shortened due to the effective date

Source: pincvision.com

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