What is the VAT rate in Romania in 2026?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
Romania standard VAT rate is 19%. Reduced rates: 9% (food, water, medicine, books, hotels), 5% (social housing, agricultural inputs). No changes expected for 2026.
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Requirements
N/A
Est. Total Cost
Immediate
Timeline
Item by Item
RequiredStandard Rate: 19%19%Immediate
- 1Charge 19% VAT on standard-rated goods
- 2File monthly VAT returns
If applicableReduced Rates9%/5%Immediate
- 19%: food, water, medicine, books, hotels
- 25%: social housing, agricultural inputs
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- • Romanian National Agency for Fiscal Administration
- • EU VAT rates database
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