Romania

On 2 October 2026, the Romanian Ministry of Finance published the official tax obligations calendar for October 2026, detailing all statutory filing and payment deadlines applicable to corporate and individual taxpayers. The calendar is issued under the provisions of the Fiscal Procedure Code (Law 207/2015) and subsequent methodological norms, and serves as the primary compliance

The European Commission announced on 2 October 2026 the opening of a formal infringement procedure (INFR(2026)2034) against Romania concerning the discriminatory taxation of capital gains derived from the sale of shares through foreign brokers. Under current Romanian tax legislation (Law 227/2015, Article 91), capital gains realized by resident individuals via domestic intermediaries are taxed at

Following the conclusion of the annual Article IV consultation and rating review with Moody’s on 2 October 2026, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated that Romania’s 2026 fiscal adjustment has surpassed the targets agreed under the multi-annual budgetary framework. The structural deficit is projected to narrow to 5.8% of GDP, compared to the 6.2% target, driven

On 1 October 2026, Romania’s National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) announced the launch of Operation ATOM (Analysis and Traceability of Operations with Cars), a nationwide enforcement action targeting economic operators engaged in the commercialization and intermediation of second-hand vehicles. The General Directorate for Anti-Fraud (DGAF) is focusing on 35 entities holding used car inventories

On 1 October 2026, ANAF announced targeted spot-checks on companies that have acquired luxury goods and developed amenity facilities without demonstrable economic justification. The initiative addresses a persistent compliance risk where corporate assets are diverted for personal benefit of shareholders or executives, constituting hidden profit distributions subject to dividend tax and social contributions. The verification

On 1 October 2026, Romania’s National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) announced the launch of Operation ATOM (Analysis and Traceability of Operations with Machines), a nationwide enforcement action targeting economic operators engaged in the commercialization and intermediation of second-hand vehicles. The General Directorate for Anti-Fraud (DGAF) is spearheading the initiative, which covers 35 entities holding

Effective 1 October 2026, ANAF’s General Directorate for Anti-Fraud commenced targeted verification actions against companies that have acquired luxury goods and developed leisure amenities without demonstrable economic justification. This initiative addresses a recurring tax evasion pattern where corporate funds are diverted for personal benefit through the purchase of high-end vehicles, yachts, real estate, and recreational

On 1 October 2026, the Romanian Ministry of Finance announced a new edition of the TEZAUR government securities program, offering individuals tax-exempt interest income on bonds with maturities of 1, 3, and 5 years. The subscription period runs from 5 October to 6 November 2026, with annual yields of 6.50%, 7.00%, and 7.50% respectively. The

The Ministry of Finance launched the second autumn edition of the FIDELIS government bond program on 1 October 2026, with subscriptions open from 2 to 9 October 2026. The bonds are denominated in both lei and euro, offering annual yields of up to 7.75% for lei issues and 6.60% for euro issues. All interest income

On 30 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance confirmed the continuation of the 25% reduction in excise duty on standard diesel for the period 1–15 October 2026. The decision follows the bi-monthly evaluation mechanism established by Law No. 162/2026, which links excise adjustments to international price quotations and domestic pump prices. The temporary cut aims