Forvis Mazars: Romanian executives show 86% growth expectations for 2026
Forvis Mazars Group has released its annual C-suite barometer showing that 92% of global executives expect growth in 2026, despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Forvis Mazars Group has released its annual C-suite barometer showing that 92% of global executives expect growth in 2026, despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia have recorded an 18% increase in banking assets between 2021 and 2024.
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.

The Romanian government has approved a critical emergency ordinance to maintain capped natural gas prices for household consumers
Only a quarter of Romanian CEOs expect their company revenues to grow in 2026, marking the lowest percentage in five years.
Robert Anghel has taken over leadership of Salt Bank, replacing Gabriela Nistor remains close to Salt as a Board Member.
Romania's Ministry of Finance approved state aid worth €1.85 billion by the end of 2025, supporting total investments of over €4.2 billion and contributing to the creation of more than 36,000 jobs.
PPC Group and Metlen will establish a 50-50 joint venture for developing, constructing and operating Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects of up to 1,500 MW / 3,000 MWh.