The Romanian Restaurant Association proposes that the activity suspension period imposed by ANAF could be less than 30 days, and the threshold for such decisions should be established as a percentage of the restaurant’s turnover.
The President of the Romanian Restaurant Association, Dragos Petrescu, owner of City Grill units, stated that association members met with ANAF Vice President Romeo Nicolae and Dan Manolescu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, and hopes to reach an agreement resulting in clearer control procedures, so that restaurants are no longer closed for a minimum of 30 days over a 10-15 RON difference in the cash register, as ANAF is currently obliged to do.
Petrescu also stated that not all ANAF audits had negative results, and the number of restaurant closures is decreasing, as owners and employees are more careful, noting voluntary compliance.
The City Grill owner says that the association he leads has requested the Government to introduce a 9% VAT rate for restaurants in the Fiscal Code, as part of the tourism sector.
Source: Mediafax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Romanian Restaurant Association proposing regarding ANAF audits?
The association proposes that the activity suspension period should be less than 30 days and established proportionally based on the unit’s turnover.
Why are restaurants currently being closed?
Currently, ANAF is legally required to suspend activity for at least 30 days even for minor cash register discrepancies of 10-15 RON.
What other fiscal change is the association requesting?
The association has requested the Government to introduce a 9% VAT rate for restaurants, treating them as part of the tourism sector.