Stock Option Plans in Romania: what employers should check before granting equity to employees
Stock option plans in Romania can be a powerful way to reward employees, retain key people, and connect individual performance with company growth. But they also need careful tax review before implementation, especially when the plan is created by a foreign parent company and offered to Romanian employees. A plan that looks simple from a […]
How employee benefits are taxed in Romania: a practical guide for employers
Employee benefits can make a compensation package more attractive, but they also create payroll and tax questions for employers. In Romania, the tax treatment depends on the type of benefit, how it is granted, whether it is mainly for business or personal use, and whether a specific exemption or favorable tax rule applies. Understanding how […]
Romanian VAT explained: rates, rules, and compliance requirements in 2026
Romanian VAT is one of the tax topics that very often generate much confusion, frustration, but also interest from business owners or financial specialists. You may be an entrepreneur in Romania setting up your first company, a freelancer invoicing clients across borders, or a foreign investor expanding your operations into Romania. For your business is […]
Romanian taxes on dividends in 2026 – explained in details
The Romanian tax treatment of income obtained from dividends has been the subject of several changes over time. These changes were enacted into the Romanian Tax Code by successive Romanian governments. The latest and most important of them was the recent increase of the tax rate from 10% to 16% as of 1 January 2026. […]
Dependent health coverage: what changed in 2025?
Dependent health coverage in Romania has undergone a major transformation following the adoption of Law No. 141/2025. The new legislation fundamentally changes how spouses and parents without income can access the public healthcare system and introduces additional costs for families that previously benefited from free healthcare coverage through an insured family member. For years, many […]
International assignment of Romanian employee – mandatory steps
Are you for the first time faced with the requirement to solve the international assignment of Romanian employees to other countries? Dealing with a totally new case, are you a bit lost and don’t know how to deal with all the requirements of Romanian employment law and taxes? Do you feel helpless, as the information […]
Employee mobility processes – how to manage them effectively
In today’s globalized and constantly on-the-move business landscape, employee mobility processes represent a critical component of any international organization’s effectiveness. These processes allow companies to realign their human resources in response to evolving needs and opportunities in multiple countries. They also offer employees unique prospects for professional and personal development. In this article, we take […]
REMINDER: Romanian dividend tax rate change as of 2026
The Romanian government published at the end of July this year a new Fiscal-Budgetary Law (Law no. 141/2025), which was adopted by the Romanian Parliament through the Government’s fast-track legislative procedure. This new law changed many tax rules in the Romanian tax landscape. Among the tax law modifications, they also proposed a dividend tax rate […]
Capital gains tax changes 2026: how securities gains will be taxed under the new rules
The Romanian government has announced significant capital gains tax changes as part of the second package of fiscal measures scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2026. These changes directly affect individuals investing in securities, whether transactions are carried out through Romanian brokers or through foreign platforms. We explain below the capital gains tax […]
Tax changes as of 2026 impacting individuals and companies
Romania’s second major package of tax changes as of 2026 has recently passed constitutional review by the Constitutional Court (CCR). The law implementing the tax changes was published in the Official Gazette on 15 December 2025. This means that, together with the previous package, these changes will significantly reshape the Romanian tax landscape for both […]
Didn’t file the annual tax return? Here’s how ANAF can tax your undeclared income ex officio
In Romania, individuals who fail to file the annual tax return (Declaraţia Unică, or the so-called “single return” that is used to declare the personal income tax and social contributions) by the legal deadline expose themselves not only to fines. They can also have the surprise of having their taxes and contributions determined ex officio […]
Posting employees to Romania: notification rules every HR manager must know
When posting employees across borders within the European Union, companies inevitably face the complexities of employment law and compliance in different jurisdictions. An important obligation in this respect, especially within the European Union, is the requirement to notify the host country’s local authorities when posting employees. In Romania, this obligation is particularly important because the […]
Health contribution for pensions over RON 3,000: what changes for retirees in Romania from 1 August 2025
Romanian authorities have introduced the obligation to pay health contribution for pensions, a tax change which will apply starting next month. More precisely, starting 1 August 2025, an important tax change will impact pensioners in Romania: those receiving pensions above RON 3,000 per month will be required to pay a 10% health insurance contribution (CASS) […]
Dividend tax increase in Romania from 2026 – key implications for business owners and shareholders
Starting January 1st, 2026, Romania will increase the dividend income tax rate from 10% to 16%, marking a significant shift in its fiscal policy. This change comes as part of the new Fiscal-Budgetary Law (Law no. 141/2025), adopted by the Romanian Parliament through the Government’s fast-track legislative procedure. While the move is officially aimed at […]
Major VAT changes in Romania from August 2025 – what you should know
If you’re running a business in Romania, or looking to set one up soon, here’s clear, and easy to understand guidance on the upcoming VAT changes in Romania, effective from 1 August 2025. This article explains what is changing, why it matters to business owners (and not only), and how you can prepare practically. What are […]