Romanian tax control measures are becoming increasingly stringent, with ANAF doubling the amount imposed controls (despite only a 10% increase in the number of audits during 2024). This aggressive enforcement trend shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, documentary checks are expected to increase by 100% in 2025, signaling a new era of heightened fiscal scrutiny.
The implementation of SAF-T Romania will bring a significant transformation to tax reporting for non-resident taxpayers. Starting from January 2025, new compliance requirements will be in effect, and the initial filing deadline is set for February 28, 2025. This applies to all transactions carried out in January by non-resident companies registered for VAT. A grace period has been granted by the Romanian tax authorities until July 31, 2025, but failing to comply after this date may result in penalties of up to 1,000 EUR for late submissions.
Entrepreneurs in Romania frequently ask about the timing of dividend distributions when starting a new company. They want to understand when they can access their company's profits through dividends. Shareholders aim to receive their share of profits as quickly as possible.
Double taxation presents a crucial challenge for entities operating across Romania and Belgium. To address this issue, both nations have established a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) that effectively prevents income from being subject to taxation in both jurisdictions simultaneously. Let's explore how this agreement functions between these two countries in 2024:
Overview of the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Romania and Belgium
One of the common concerns for new entrepreneurs in Romania is the timing for a new company to distribute dividends. It is natural for business owners to be curious about the speed at which they can access their company's profits through dividends. Shareholders typically aim to receive their share of the profits at the earliest opportunity.
In the upcoming year of 2024, there will be notable changes in corporate taxation. The following are the main adjustments that will be put into effect.
Eligibility Criteria for Being Considered as a Micro-Enterprise in Romania
The most significant alterations pertain to the categorization of businesses as micro-enterprises.
As of fiscal novelties of interest, I should mention:
A shareholder/associate can hold more than 25% of the value of the shares/shares in only one micro-enterprise. Until now, the limit was holding more than 25% of shares/shares in 3 micro-enterprises. If an entrepreneur has, in 2024, more than 25% shares/shares in several micro-enterprises, he must decide by March 31 which of the companies to apply the tax system specific to micro-enterprises.
