On February 15, the senators adopted the bill for introducing a specific tax in the tourism and public catering industry.
„This project is addressed to all companies that have a turnover of maximum 5 million EUR and have a maximum of 250 employees. This bill aims to increase voluntary compliance, respectively additional collections to the state budget,” stated PSD deputy Mircea Dobre, one of the initiators.
The project was adopted in the Senate with 87 votes in favor, 7 against, and 6 abstentions.
The Minister of Finance, Anca Dragu, does not agree with the PSD initiative regarding a new specific tax on tourism, explaining that large operators would thus pay up to a third less, while small entrepreneurs would pay more.
Source: Mediafax
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is affected by the new specific tax?
Companies in the tourism and public catering sectors with a turnover of up to 5 million EUR and a maximum of 250 employees.
What is the purpose of this bill?
The bill aims to increase voluntary tax compliance and generate additional revenue for the state budget.
Why does the Minister of Finance oppose the bill?
The Minister argues that large operators would pay significantly less (up to a third), while small businesses would end up paying more.