Romania strengthens position as third most preferred destination for investment in CEE
With 138 deal announcements in 2024, Romania has seen a 6% increase in deal volume from the previous year.
With 138 deal announcements in 2024, Romania has seen a 6% increase in deal volume from the previous year.
In 2022, Romania recorded the highest VAT collection deficit in the European Union (EU), losing 30.6% of VAT revenues. However, this percentage is 4.2% lower compared to 2021.
The three ingredients of success (or failure) for startups in 2024, which looks into the factors that contribute to the success or failure of startups.
Starting with 1 January 2025, the RO e-Invoicing system will also apply to invoices issued in B2C (business to consumer) relationship.
Edwin Warmerdam, Partner, Head of Tax at Forvis Mazars in Romania, spoke to Property Forum about the taxation outlook in 2025 and the tax changes that could spur investments in the local market.
With the help of technological solutions, continuous auditing will become a proactive tool, not just reactive, playing a crucial role in supporting strategic decisions.
Globally, nearly half of business leaders admit to facing difficulties in attracting top talent, with 44% reporting significant obstacles in their hiring processes.
A significant shift in the overall outlook and priorities of executives in the sector is uncovered, indicating a strategic reset is on the cards.
Significant disparities in tax rates and competitiveness indicators across the CEE region.

Cris-Tim Family Holding, the Romanian cold cuts and ready-meals producer, successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising RON 454.35 million (€89.5 million).
The tax-to-GDP ratio in Romania remains one of the lowest in the European Union, despite registering an increase in 2024, according to recent data published by Eurostat.
The Ministry of Energy acknowledged the public statement from Lukoil regarding its intention to sell its international assets.
Courier firm Sameday has announced a significant investment of over €80 million in 2025, dedicated to technology, regional expansion.
State-owned hydroelectricity producer Hidroelectrica reported a significant 23% drop in net electricity production for the nine months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.