The income tax exemption for IT professionals is eliminated as of November 1, while employees in construction, agriculture and food industry will no longer be exempt from paying health contribution (CASS) and labor insurance contribution (CAM).These measures are included in the package of fiscal changes for which the Government took responsibility. The law on certain fiscal-budgetary measures regarding ensuring Romania's long-term financial sustainability (296/2023) was published on Friday in the Official Gazette, after it was promulgated by president Klaus Iohannis.Thus, IT professionals will pay income tax for salaries exceeding 10,000 RON gross, but will be exempt from the mandatory contribution to Pillar 2. If they want to contribute further, they must request this.As of November 1, employees in construction, agriculture and the food industry will no longer be exempt from paying the health contribution (CASS) and the labor insurance contribution (CAM). In this sense, the Government approved the new values of the minimum wage in construction, agriculture and the food industry, which will be applied starting in November.According to a press release from the Executive, in the construction sector the minimum gross salary will be 4,582 RON, and in the agricultural field and food industry 3,436 RON. The decision was taken so that the salaries of employees in these sectors do not decrease after reintroducing health contributions.Also from November, cash payments to companies and individuals will be reduced. Thus, payments to legal entities can be made within the limit of a daily ceiling of 1,000 RON/person.Regarding receipts and payments between a legal entity and a physical person, the daily ceiling is 5,000 RON to/from a person, and the cash amounts in the cash register of legal entities cannot exceed the ceiling of 50,000 RON, at the end of a day. Cash receipts and payments between two physical persons can be made within a daily limit of 10,000 RON.Failure to comply with these ceilings is sanctioned with a fine of 25% of the amount received/paid that exceeds the ceiling.From January 1, 2024, new fiscal measures aimed at increasing VAT for certain products and services, but also introducing new fees and taxes for banks and companies, will enter into force.
The authorities in Bran, central Romania, recently revealed a plan to transform the central park into an attractive spot for leisure activities that would benefit from the proximity to the small community's famous castle. A specialized design firm has been contracted to modernize the park, and has already begun the process of obtaining approvals for […]
Rubik Hub has been ranked 39th out of 150 in the prestigious Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 ranking. Compiled by the Financial Times, in collaboration with international research and data company Statista and start-up media platform Sifted, the ranking identifies and highlights the top-rated and most recommended start-up support programs across Europe. Rubik Hub achieved […]
Romanian foreign minister Emil Hurezeanu stated at the High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva that strengthening mechanisms for investigating human rights violations in Ukraine is necessary. The statement comes as the United States under the Trump administration has toned down its condemnations against Russia amid the […]
Several Western embassies in Bucharest expressed support for Romania on Thursday, February 27, emphasizing its commitment to the rule of law, democratic values, and judicial independence, Biziday.ro reported. Representatives of France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain posted messages on social media reaffirming their confidence in Romania's institutions amid recent criticism from figures associated with the...
RoBoost, Romanian Business Leaders’ program dedicated to the development of Romanian Tourism Brand, was the host of “Strategies and Influencers for the Future of Romanian Tourism” Conference at the RomExpo Tourisn Fair in Bucharest. The Conference brought together industry leaders, experts and influencers to discuss insights and opportunities for a future of...
Romanians welcome spring on March 1 with the centuries-old tradition of mărțișor, a red-and-white trinket symbolizing luck and continuity. To mark the occasion, Patricia Furstenberg, a Romanian-born author in South Africa and a Romania-insider.com reader, shares a story that “blends atmospheric storytelling with the deep-rooted symbolism of mărțișor, exploring how a simple string can carry the […]
