- Finance Minister denies plans to raise Romania’s standard VAT from 21% to 23% in 2026.
- Standard VAT rate increased from 19% to 21% on 1 August 2025.
- Hospitality sector VAT (currently 11%) may be increased to 21% in 2026.
- Fiscal pressures, EU deficit targets, and defence spending are influencing the debate.
- No final decision yet; discussions may intensify based on late 2025 economic performance.
Source: vatcalc.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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