- Romania increased its standard VAT rate from 19% to 21% on 1 August 2025
- A further increase to 23% is being considered for 2026
- The hospitality sector VAT, currently at 11%, might be adjusted to match the standard rate in 2026
- Fiscal pressures such as EU deficit targets and defense spending are influencing the discussion
- No final decision has been made yet, with discussions potentially intensifying 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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