Romania does not recognise a fully equivalent “work made for hire” concept in the common-law sense. Instead, the ownership of copyright in employee-created works is governed by Law no. 8/1996 on copyright and neighbouring rights, which draws a fundamental distinction… MORE
Although, in principle, the same types of taxes apply, there are some important differences between the taxation of self-employment income and employment income. Self-employment income Income tax – 10% Social security contributions: Pension contribution (CAS) – 25% Health insurance contribution… MORE
Romania is an attractive jurisdiction for IT companies and technology investors due to its competitive tax environment, access to the European market, and growing digital ecosystem. Businesses operating in the Romanian IT sector must carefully assess the applicable tax rules…. MORE
When entering the Romanian market, foreign investors have the option of incorporating a new legal entity with a Romanian legal personality, or setting up a unit of a foreign parent company, which will not have a Romanian legal personality. Under… MORE
Over the past years, Romania has become one of the most attractive jurisdictions in Central and Eastern Europe for IT businesses, software development companies, and technology investors. Combining a highly skilled workforce, competitive operational costs, strong digital infrastructure, and access… MORE
New Compliance Requirements to Apply from August 2026 From 12 August 2026, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) will apply and will directly govern how packaging may be designed, used and placed… MORE
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept of the future, but a present-day reality shaping industries across the global economy. In particular, generative AI tools are redefining how large volumes of information are processed, analysed and… MORE
On March 13th, 2026, the Emergency Ordinance no. 17/2026 amending and supplementing certain legislative acts (hereinafter referred to as “GEO no. 17/2026” or the “ordinance”) has entered into force. Although the ordinance also addresses other areas, including the environmental sector,… MORE
Romania’s RO e-Transport system has rapidly evolved from a targeted inspection mechanism for high fiscal risk goods into a structural compliance obligation affecting a wide range of business models—from retail and manufacturing to e-commerce, courier logistics, and hub-based distribution. In… MORE
Following the adoption of tax and fiscal changes on July 28, 2025, through Law No. 141/2025, additional legislative measures have been implemented in Romania as of January 1, 2026. On December 15, 2025, Romanian Law No. 239/2025 on the establishment… MORE
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