- VAT in Romania will increase to 21 percent starting 1 August 2025
- A new reduced VAT rate of 11 percent will replace the previous 5 percent and 9 percent rates
- The 11 percent rate will apply to medicines, certain food products, water supply, agricultural inputs, books, cultural site access, firewood, thermal energy, social housing, hotel accommodations, and restaurants
- The 9 percent reduced rate for housing will be abolished
- Buyers with a pre-contract and a 20 percent deposit before 1 August 2025 can still benefit from the reduced rate
Source: asd-int.com
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