Romanian income tax for self-employed individuals (PFA).
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Minimum viable
Bank statement for the tax year. Acceptable from: BCR (Banca Comercială Română), BRD (Groupe Société Générale), Banca Transilvania, ING Romania, Raiffeisen Romania, CEC Bank, or fintech (Revolut, Wise).
Recommended
Invoices, CAEN code, county (județ), chosen income method, prior year Declarația Unică.
Ideal
Complete bookkeeping, norma de venit published amount, CAS/CASS payment statements.
R-RO-1 -- SRL
This skill covers PFA/II/IF only. SRL files corporate income tax (impozit pe profit) or micro-enterprise tax. Please use a separate skill.R-RO-1
R-RO-2 -- International income
International income is outside scope. Consult a consultant fiscal.R-RO-2
R-RO-3 -- Crypto
Crypto taxation is outside scope.R-RO-3
R-RO-4 -- Income method unknown
I cannot compute without knowing: sistem real or norma de venit?R-RO-4
Income tax rate
10%Codul Fiscal, Art. 68-69
Sistem real
Net income = gross revenue - deductible expenses. CAS/CASS paid are deductible. Expenses must be documented and incurred for business purpose. Protocol/entertainment limited to 2% of adjusted gross income.Art. 68
Norma de venit
Fixed deemed income by CAEN code and county. Published by ANAF by 15 February. Tax = 10% x norma. Actual revenue/expenses irrelevant. Available only for specific CAEN codes.Art. 69
CAS thresholds
Fixed amounts based on tier brackets, NOT percentage of actual income. Below RON 48,600: optional. RON 48,600--97,200: RON 12,150. Above RON 97,200: RON 24,300.Art. 148-154
CASS thresholds
Mandatory even if income is zero. Minimum RON 2,430. Tiers at RON 24,300/48,600/97,200.Art. 170-174
Part-year proration
CAS/CASS thresholds prorated by months of registration.Codul Fiscal
Record keeping
Sistem real: full accounting records. Norma: revenue records only. Retention: 5 years.Codul de Procedură Fiscală
Norma vs sistem real comparison
*Why:* Depends on actual profit vs deemed amount. *Default:* Present both. *Question:* "What is the published norma for your CAEN code and county?"
SRL micro vs PFA comparison
*Why:* Total cost differs significantly including dividend extraction tax. Threshold drops to EUR 100,000 in 2026. *Default:* Flag for reviewer. *Question:* "Are you considering SRL structure? Revenue level?"
Multiple CAEN codes
*Why:* Norma applies only to qualifying activities; others must use sistem real. *Default:* Flag for reviewer. *Question:* "Do you have multiple CAEN codes? Which have published norma?"
Minimum wage increase impact
*Why:* CAS/CASS thresholds tied to minimum wage. *Default:* Use RON 4,050 (2025). *Question:* "Confirm current minimum wage if mid-year change occurred."
Entity type
*Inference:* PFA from bank account name. *Fallback:* "Are you a PFA, II, IF, or SRL?"
Income method
*Inference:* Not inferable. Always ask. *Fallback:* "Sistem real or norma de venit?"
CAEN code
*Inference:* From counterparty mix. *Fallback:* "What is your CAEN activity code?"
County (județ)
*Inference:* From bank branch or address. *Fallback:* "Which county (județ) are you registered in? (Affects norma de venit.)"
VAT status
*Inference:* TVA payments in statement. *Fallback:* "Are you TVA registered?"
Other income
*Inference:* Salary credits. *Fallback:* "Do you have employment income? (Affects CAS/CASS.)"
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Quick reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Romania (România) |
| Tax type | Impozit pe venit (income tax on independent activities) |
| Primary legislation | Codul Fiscal (Legea 227/2015), Titlul IV |
| Supporting legislation | Codul de Procedură Fiscală (Legea 207/2015); OUG 168/2022; Legea 239/2025 |
| Tax authority | ANAF (Agenția Națională de Administrare Fiscală) |
| Filing portal | SPV (Spațiul Privat Virtual) / declaratii.anaf.ro |
| Currency | RON only |
| Income tax rate | 10% flat on net income |
| CAS (pension) | 25% on threshold tiers (RON 48,600 / 97,200) |
| CASS (health) | 10% on threshold tiers (RON 24,300 / 48,600 / 97,200) |
| Filing deadline | 25 May of the following year |
| Minimum wage (2025) | RON 4,050/month |
| Contributor | Open Accountants Community |
| Validated by | Pending -- requires Romanian expert contabil or consultant fiscal sign-off |
| Validation date | Pending |
Income determination methods
| Method | Tax base | Bookkeeping |
|---|---|---|
| Sistem real | Revenue - documented expenses | Full daňová evidence required |
| Norma de venit | Fixed deemed amount by CAEN/county | Revenue records only |
CAS/CASS threshold tiers (2025)
| Threshold | CAS (25%) | CASS (10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 6x min wage (RON 24,300) | Optional | Mandatory minimum RON 2,430 |
| 6x--12x (RON 24,300--48,600) | Optional | RON 2,430 |
| 12x--24x (RON 48,600--97,200) | RON 12,150 | RON 4,860 |
| Above 24x (RON 97,200+) | RON 24,300 | RON 9,720 |
Conservative defaults
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Unknown entity type | STOP -- PFA vs SRL changes everything |
| Unknown income method | STOP -- sistem real vs norma |
| Unknown expense category | Not deductible |
| Unknown CAEN code for norma | STOP -- norma varies by code and county |
Romanian banks (fees and interest)
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BCR, BANCA COMERCIALĂ ROMÂNĂ | Bank charges: deductible (sistem real) | Monthly fees |
| BRD, GROUPE SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE | Bank charges: deductible | Same |
| BANCA TRANSILVANIA, BT | Bank charges: deductible | Same |
| ING BANK ROMANIA | Bank charges: deductible | Same |
| RAIFFEISEN BANK ROMANIA | Bank charges: deductible | Same |
| CEC BANK | Bank charges: deductible | Same |
| REVOLUT, WISE (fees) | Deductible | Fintech fees |
| DOBÂNDĂ (interest credit) | EXCLUDE from independent activity income | Capital income |
| DOBÂNDĂ (interest debit) | Deductible if business loan | Personal: EXCLUDE |
| CREDIT, ÎMPRUMUT (principal) | EXCLUDE | Loan principal |
Romanian government and statutory bodies
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ANAF | EXCLUDE | Tax payment |
| IMPOZIT PE VENIT | EXCLUDE | Income tax payment |
| CAS, CASA NAȚIONALĂ DE PENSII | Deductible from gross income (sistem real) | Pension contribution |
| CASS, CASA NAȚIONALĂ DE SĂNĂTATE | Deductible from gross income (sistem real) | Health contribution |
| REGISTRUL COMERȚULUI, ONRC | Deductible | Registration fees |
Romanian utilities and telecoms
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENEL, E-DISTRIBUȚIE, ELECTRICA | Deductible if business premises | Electricity; apportion if home |
| ENGIE, E.ON ENERGIE | Deductible if business premises | Gas |
| ORANGE RO, VODAFONE RO, DIGI, RCS & RDS | Deductible: business phone/internet | Mixed: apportion |
| TELEKOM ROMANIA | Deductible: business phone/internet | Mixed: apportion |
Insurance
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANZ-ȚIRIAC, EUROINS, GROUPAMA, OMNIASIG | Deductible if business insurance | Personal: NOT deductible |
| ASIGURARE AUTO (RCA/CASCO) | Deductible: business vehicle portion | Personal vehicle: NOT deductible |
SaaS and software -- international
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE, MICROSOFT, ADOBE, META | Deductible expense | EU reverse charge TVA |
| GITHUB, OPENAI, ANTHROPIC | Deductible expense | Non-EU |
| SLACK, ZOOM, ATLASSIAN | Deductible expense | Check entity |
Professional services (Romania)
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CONTABIL, CONTABILITATE, EXPERT CONTABIL | Deductible | Accounting fees |
| AVOCAT, CABINET AVOCAT | Deductible if business | Legal fees |
| NOTAR, BIROU NOTARIAL | Deductible if business | Notary fees |
| CONSULTANT FISCAL | Deductible | Tax advisory |
Transport and travel
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CFR CĂLĂTORI | Deductible if business | Train |
| TAROM, WIZZAIR, RYANAIR | Deductible if business travel | Flights |
| UBER, BOLT | Deductible if business | Ride services |
| PETROM, OMV, MOL, ROMPETROL, LUKOIL | Deductible: business vehicle portion | Fuel |
Food and entertainment
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KAUFLAND, LIDL, CARREFOUR, MEGA IMAGE, AUCHAN | Default: NOT deductible | Personal provisioning |
| RESTAURANT, PENSIUNE | Protocol expenses: limited to 2% of adjusted gross income | Must document business purpose |
Internal transfers and exclusions
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSFER PROPRIU, OWN TRANSFER | EXCLUDE | Internal |
| NUMERAR, ATM | EXCLUDE (default: drawings) | Ask client |
| DEPUNERE | EXCLUDE | Owner deposit |
Input: CAEN 6201, revenue RON 200,000, expenses RON 70,000 (including prior CAS/CASS). Computation: Net income = RON 130,000. Tax = 10% x RON 130,000 = RON 13,000. CAS = 25% x RON 97,200 = RON 24,300 (above 24x). CASS = 10% x RON 48,600 = RON 4,860. Total = RON 42,160.
Input: Taxi driver, Bucharest, norma = RON 32,000. Computation: Tax = RON 3,200. CAS optional (below RON 48,600). CASS = RON 2,430 (mandatory minimum). Total (no CAS) = RON 5,630.
Input: Net income RON 18,000. Computation: Tax = RON 1,800. CAS optional. CASS = RON 2,430 (mandatory minimum). Total = RON 4,230.
Input: Registered July 2025 (6 months), net income RON 30,000. Computation: Tax = RON 3,000. CAS prorated: 6/12 x RON 48,600 = RON 24,300 threshold. RON 30,000 > RON 24,300, so CAS = 25% x RON 24,300 = RON 6,075. CASS prorated similarly = RON 1,215. Total = RON 10,290.
Columns: Date, Counterparty, Description, Amount (RON), Category (Revenue/Expense/CAS/CASS/EXCLUDE), Deductible amount, Default?, Question, Notes.
Branches by method: sistem real or norma de venit. Includes CAS/CASS tier determination.
CSV formats. BCR exports use semicolons with DD.MM.YYYY. BRD uses CSV with comma delimiters. Banca Transilvania offers various formats. Common columns: Data (Date), Beneficiar/Ordonator (Counterparty), Suma (Amount), Sold (Balance).
Romanian language variants. Common: transfer (transfer), depunere (deposit), retragere (withdrawal), comision (commission), dobândă (interest), factură (invoice), plată (payment), chirie (rent).
CAS/CASS payments. Payments to ANAF labelled "CAS" or "CASS". These are deductible from gross income under sistem real.
Tax payments. Impozit pe venit payments to ANAF: EXCLUDE (not deductible).
Foreign currency. Convert to RON at BNR (National Bank) rate on transaction date.
Test 1 -- Sistem real, mid-range. Revenue RON 200,000, expenses RON 70,000. Tax RON 13,000 + CAS RON 24,300 + CASS RON 4,860 = RON 42,160. Test 2 -- Norma de venit taxi. Norma RON 32,000. Tax RON 3,200 + CASS RON 2,430 = RON 5,630. Test 3 -- Low income, mandatory CASS. RON 18,000 net. Tax RON 1,800 + CASS RON 2,430 = RON 4,230. Test 4 -- High income, all caps. RON 500,000 net. Tax RON 50,000 + CAS RON 24,300 + CASS RON 9,720 = RON 84,020. Test 5 -- Part-year. 6 months, RON 30,000. Tax RON 3,000 + prorated CAS/CASS.
EC1 -- CAS between thresholds. Fixed at tier amount, not percentage of actual income. EC2 -- Low income, CASS still mandatory. Minimum RON 2,430 even if income is zero. EC3 -- Norma vs sistem real. Compare both. EC4 -- SRL micro vs PFA. Include dividend extraction cost. EC5 -- Multiple CAEN codes. Separate norma and sistem real activities. EC6 -- CAS/CASS deductibility timing. Deductible in year paid. EC7 -- Micro threshold exceeded. Exit to impozit pe profit. EC8 -- Part-year proration. CAS/CASS thresholds prorated. EC9 -- PFA with employment. Separate CAS/CASS calculations. EC10 -- Minimum wage change. Verify threshold basis.
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