- Romanian President signed Law No. 141/2025, published on July 25, 2025
- Standard VAT rate increases from 19 percent to 21 percent effective August 1, 2025
- Reduced VAT rates of 9 percent and 5 percent consolidated into a single rate of 11 percent
- 11 percent rate applies to medicines, staple foods, certain cultural services, printed books and newspapers, energy services, and hospitality services excluding alcohol
- Temporary 9 percent VAT rate for qualifying housing transactions until August 1, 2026, with conditions
- Law includes changes to bank turnover tax, dividend tax, income tax rules, and health contributions
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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