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.
On November 20th, 2025, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) celebrated 30 years since its reopening, organizing a series of anniversary events along with various representatives of the Romanian capital market. Three decades ago, the first transactions took place on the BVB, and the Romanian investment landscape as we know it today began to take shape. […]
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve created the new Collection of Boromir Infused Cozonac with natural vanilla syrup and pistachio. Unique, slightly moist, and richly filled, our latest assortments of Boromir Infused Cozonac make every festive moment with your loved ones even more special. Each bite melts in your mouth, bringing warmth, comfort, […]
Romanian airline AnimaWings announced on Friday, November 21, that starting in 2026, it will operate five new air routes from Timișoara International Airport, serving holiday destinations in Italy and Greece. The new connections include Athens (ATH), Olbia – Sardinia (OLB), Kefalonia (EFL), Thessaloniki (SKG), and Kavala (KVA). “We want Timișoara to become a reference point […]
President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law establishing October 29 as Queen Marie Day, following the bill’s adoption by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, news agency Agerpres reported. The new law designates the date as a day dedicated to commemorating the life and historical contribution of Queen Marie of Romania. On October 29, public […]
Horaţiu Potra, the mercenary leader with alleged ties to Russia who previously fled Romania, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days after his extradition from Dubai. He is investigated for attempted actions against the constitutional order, violation of the regime of weapons and ammunition, and violation of the regime of explosive materials. The same preventive […]
Nicușor Dan is the political figure in whom Bucharest residents have the most trust, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. The former mayor, now head of state, is followed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. More precisely, 44.2% of the total sample state that they have quite a lot or very much trust in Nicușor […]
