Romania: Government approved the FATCA agreement with US
The Government approved the draft law for the ratification of the Agreement between Romania and the United States to improve international tax compliance and implementation of FATCA on 10 June 2015. The agreement was signed in Bucharest on 28 May
See MoreRomania: Chamber of Deputies approves the Fiscal Code and the Fiscal Procedure Code
The Chamber of Deputies has approved on 25 June 2015 the Fiscal Code and the Fiscal Procedure Code. The new Fiscal Code includes measures important to the economy, the most important being the reduction of VAT to 19%, as Romania moves from having
See MoreFATCA Agreement Signed between United States and Romania
Romania and the United States have signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement on 28 May 2015. This is a Model 1 Agreement. Under this reciprocal agreement, Romania will report the information required under FATCA about U.S.
See MoreRomania: Government allows tax breaks for foreign investors
With the aim of encouraging start-up business, the government of Romania has approved a new law to introduce tax relief for foreign venture capitalists. The new law will be applicable to foreign individuals who were previously unconnected with the
See MoreDTA between UAE and Romania signed
The Income Tax Treaty between United Arab Emirates and Romania has been signed on 5th May 2015. When in force and effective the new treaty will replace the Romania and United Arab Emirates Income and Capital Tax Treaty
See MoreRomania: Government Amends the Fiscal Code
Law no. 571/2003 regarding the Fiscal Code has been amended and supplemented by the publication of Government Emergency Ordinance no. 6/ 2015. This Ordinance introduces provisions on the taxation of income from the transfer of immovable property
See MoreRomania signs protocol with Italy to amend DTA
The amending protocol to the Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1977) between Romania and Italy was signed on April 25,
See MoreRomania and Norway sign income tax treaty
A convention between Romania and the Kingdom of Norway was signed on 27 April, 2015, for the elimination of double taxation and the prevention of income tax evasion. The new treaty will replace the Norway - Romania Income and Capital Tax Treaty
See MoreTreaty between Austria and Romania: Romanian Ministry of Finance Clarifies Taxation of Interest
The Romanian Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued Circular No. 674003 on 20 January 2015, expounding the taxation of interest payments under the Austria-Romania Income and Capital Tax Treaty. Main Changes are: According to article 11, paragraph 2 of
See MoreRomania and Albania sign social security agreement
Romania signed a social security agreement with Albania on 27 February 2015. No details are now
See MoreRomania: IMF Comments on Fiscal Policy
The IMF issued a report on 27 March 2015 following the conclusion of Article IV consultations with the Romanian government. The economic recovery following the financial crisis has become broad based in Romania and economic growth is remaining
See MoreRomania: IMF issues preliminary report on economic situation
The IMF has issued a report stating their preliminary findings on the conclusion of a visit to Romania for discussions on the economic situation. The report notes that the Romanian economy has pursued sound economic policies and corrected internal
See MoreRomania: Government Plans To Cut VAT Rate In 2016
The Romanian Government is planning to cut the value-added tax rate by 3% from 2016. The announcement marks a part reversal of the VAT hike introduced in 2010, to 24 percent from 19 percent. Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta said that either
See MoreRomania and Jersey signed TIEA
A tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) has signed between Romania and Jersey at the Romanian Embassy in London on December 1, 2014. The signing of the agreement will strengthen the relationship between Jersey and Romania. Both are members of
See MoreRomania: Prime Minister Confirms To Keep Flat Tax Regime
Prime Minister, Victor Ponta has reconfirmed that the country’s flat corporate and personal income tax rate of 16 percent will remain in place at least until the next government elections in 2016. Ponta gave the assurances at an awards ceremony
See MoreUruguay-Romania: Income and Capital Tax Treaty entered into force
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Romania and Uruguay has entered into force on 22 October 2014. The treaty for withholding tax usually applies from 1 January 2015, the treaty for criminal tax matters applies from 22 October 2014 and the
See MoreEuropean Commission warns Romania on taxation of foreign companies
The European Commission has formally asked Romania to stop the discriminatory tax treatment of foreign legal entities. According to Romanian present tax law, resident legal companies can deduct business expenses related to generating interest
See MoreRomania plans to cut VAT rate extension
The Romanian Government is planning to reduce Romanian VAT to all basic foodstuffs after the success of a trial on key supplies recently. At present VAT rate is 24%% on most foodstuffs. Bread was reduced from the standard Romanian 24% to 9%
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