- Shift in Compliance Approach: Romania has transformed its e-VAT system from a strict compliance framework—focused on enforcement and penalties—to a more supportive model that utilizes digital reporting as an informative and analytical tool, removing the obligation for taxpayers to respond to compliance notifications and associated sanctions.
- Continued Data Utilization: Despite the reduction in compliance pressures, the Romanian e-VAT infrastructure remains robust, providing pre-filled VAT returns and informative notifications for significant discrepancies. These notifications serve as alerts for taxpayers to address potential issues without imposing legal consequences.
- Potential Influence on Other EU States: Romania’s “informative-first” model may appeal to other EU Member States facing administrative challenges, as it encourages voluntary compliance, balances digitalization with proportionality, and enhances risk-based auditing without overwhelming taxpayers with burdensome requirements. This shift could set a precedent for a more balanced approach to digital tax systems across Europe.
Source Meridian
- See also
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
- Join the LinkedIn Group on ”VAT in the Digital Age” (VIDA), click HERE
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