Romania Increases VAT Rates: Standard to 21%, Reduced Rates Consolidated to 11%

• Romania increased VAT rates effective August 1, 2025
• Standard VAT rate increased from 19% to 21%
• Reduced VAT rates of 5% and 9% consolidated and raised to 11%
• New 11% rate applies to most items previously under 5% and 9% rates
• Animal medications now subject to the 21% standard rate

Source: sovos.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.

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