- Romania is implementing new tax measures announced by the Prime Minister on July 3, 2025.
- A new reduced VAT rate of 11% will replace the existing 5% and most 9% rates.
- The standard VAT rate will increase by 2%.
- Changes will take effect from August 1, 2025, affecting food, medicines, water, books, firewood, and the HoReCa sector.
- Excise duties on fuel, alcohol, and cigarettes will increase.
- CASS will apply to pensions over 3,000 lei, and the bank tax will double.
- Dividend tax will increase to 16% starting next year.
- Fiscal measures will be applied in two stages, starting August 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
- The VAT rate for HoReCa may increase to 21% after an evaluation in October 2025.
- A partial refund mechanism for excise duties is announced.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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