"Through this emergency ordinance, the government reaffirms that structural transformation of the economy is the zero priority. The adopted measures generate concrete effects for the population and business environment, starting this year: increasing available income, stimulating employment and productivity, fiscal simplification and faster access to financing for companies, infrastructure modernisation or adoption of latest generation technologies," said Alexandru Nazare, Minister of Finance. "We are building an ecosystem that attracts major strategic projects, reduces import dependence and rewards fiscal discipline of loyal taxpayers."

The measures include a 3% bonus for tax compliance, with taxpayers receiving a reduction from their 2025 tax liability if they pay obligations on time by 15 April 2026. The VAT on collection threshold increases to €1 million in 2026 and €1.1 million in 2027, improving company liquidity. For micro-enterprises, the initial employment period extends from 30 to 90 days for newly established companies, and the threshold for fixed assets that can be expensed directly doubles to €1,000.

The government will provide €200 million to the Investment and Development Bank (BID) in 2026 to implement guarantee schemes and establish investment vehicles. The "Investim Acasă" programme offers Romanians from the diaspora grants up to €4,000 and state-guaranteed loans to start businesses in productive sectors, with a €20 million budget for 2026-2029. Additional measures include €5 million for public-private partnership project preparation and €200 million for Exim Bank to support export credits.

The ordinance establishes state aid schemes for strategic investments in manufacturing, research and high technologies, regional competitiveness, defence industry, critical raw materials and tourism. These programmes aim to accelerate Romania's economy and adapt the economic model towards high-technology growth engines whilst ensuring sustainable fiscal consolidation.