The Chamber of Deputies has adopted, as the decision-making body, the draft law approving the “Country Life” (“Viața la țară”) Program, an initiative aimed at the digitalization and fiscal regulation of Romanian agrotourism through the creation of a national platform dedicated to rural households.
According to the normative act, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will develop the “Country Life” online platform, which will be managed by a private operator selected through a public tender. This digital infrastructure will register participating households, showcase agricultural, artisanal, and traditional activities, and enable online bookings and payments. From the amounts collected from visitors, the operator will retain a commission, and the difference will be transferred to the beneficiaries, with financial data being automatically transmitted to ANAF and the competent local authorities.
Income earned by households will be classified as income from independent activities and will be taxed based on income norms. The annual norms and correction coefficients will be established by joint order of the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance, depending on the category and location of the locality. The state will provide funding for the promotion of the program, the development of best practice guides, and the organization of free courses for participants. The electronic platform must become operational within six months of the law’s entry into force.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Country Life” program?
It is a national initiative in Romania aimed at digitalizing and fiscally regulating agrotourism by creating an online platform for rural households.
How will the online platform operate?
Developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and managed by a private operator, the platform will register rural households, showcase traditional activities, and handle online bookings and payments.
How will the income from this program be taxed?
Income earned by participating households will be classified as independent activity income and taxed based on annual income norms established by the government.