2 out of 10 companies (20%) activating in Romania are not involved in sponsorship actions, either because they do not understand the routing mechanism, or because they are not convinced of the actions that should be routing the money, according to a study done at the beginning of this year by EY Romania, in partnership with the Association for Community Relations (ARC).The research titled "Fiscal credit: system of sponsorship actions in Romania" highlights the fact that most money from sponsorship were attracted by non-government organizations that activate in health (28%), social services (26%) and education (26%). On the opposite end there are organizations in the area of environmental protection with the least amount of sponsorship actions (5.3%).Furthermore, 46.9% of respondents say that they wish for sponsorship to be requested during the fourth trimester of a financial year, while sponsored sums are directly correlated with the size of the company and profit.According to EY consultants, the Law of Sponsorship and Fiscal Code allow commercial companies that pay corporate tax to offer sponsorship to entities without a lucrative purpose / public authorities / individuals for activities carried out in certain areas (culture, education, humanitarian, social) and to benefit from fiscal facilities, in certain conditions provided by the law.The study made by EY and ARC is based on the answers of 150 respondents, the data being collected during the period of December 17, 2021 and January 21, 2022, through the means of a dedicated platform.Present in Romania since 1992, EY is the leader in professional services market, with over 800 employees on a local plan and in the Republic of Moldova.
Romania aims to add 2,500 MW of new capacity to its energy system by 2025, through investments in new energy-producing facilities and other projects co-financed with European funds. The government is eyeing facilities at Iernut, Mintia, Răstoliţa, and Năvodari for investment. “Energy is the heart of the economy. Without reliable and cheap energy, there is […]
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday, January 7, that the Romanian state must return 17,000 hectares of land to the Borșa Landowners’ Association within 12 months of the decision becoming final. The claimants in the case are 53 Romanian citizens whose land was confiscated by the communist regime. The Court found a […]
Dacia Sandero will most likely be the best-selling car in Europe in 2024, according to preliminary data covering 97% of sales in the EU, European Free Trade Association countries, and United Kingdom. Looking at the provisional rankings, the Sandero leads the Top 10 with 247,210 units sold in the first 11 months of 2024, followed […]
NATO’s Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 is set to bring thousands of soldiers to the alliance’s eastern flank countries like Romania and Bulgaria, with the UK contributing a sizable force to the military show of strength. The exercise, taking place throughout January and February 2025 and reuniting forces from 10 NATO countries, is meant to practice […]
The first fixed speed detection devices have been installed on Romania’s A1 and A2 highways and the national road DN2 in Vrancea County as part of the e-SIGUR system. The offending drivers will have fines sent to their homes. The e-SIGUR system will monitor the main roads in Romania, aiming at higher degrees of safety. […]
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel is scheduled to open in Craiova, in southern Romania, in 2026, after local company Restaurant President signed a franchise agreement with international hotel group Hilton. The hotel will have 179 rooms, a restaurant, a fitness center, and several conference rooms, the local company announced. "Addressing both business tourists and those […]
