Country tax profile · 2026
Romania VAT / sales tax
How Romania taxes VAT / sales
Romania charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Romania and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Romania's VAT / sales tax compares
Romania's VAT / sales tax of 21% is the 18th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Europe average of 18.4%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Spain (21%) · Montenegro (21%) · Czech Republic (21%) · Netherlands (21%) · Belgium (21%) · Argentina (21%)
Who is a tax resident of Romania?
Domicilio en Rumania, centro de intereses vitales, o presencia >183 dias en cualquier periodo de 12 meses.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Romania?
Romania charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.