Reversal of the burden of proof in data protection
The new General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) come into force on 25th May 2018, and the excitement rises about what needs to be done.
Labour Law remains challenging in 2018
As reported on several occasions, in November 2017, the government took several urgent measures on which all Romanian employers needed to take action by January 2018 at the latest.
Further tax changes 2018
On 8 th November 2017 the emergency ordinance 79/2017 (EO) was published. The EO details far-reaching tax changes which will come into force on 1 st January 2018.
Collective negotiations mandatory for all employers following shift of social contributions
As already reported, the Government has decided, inter alia, to transfer the social contribution obligations from the employer to the employee beginning with 01.01.2018.
Urgent need for action for all employers following shift of social contributions
It has happened: the government transfers the social contribution obligations form the employer to the employee beginning with 01.01.2018.
Tax reform 2018 What lies ahead
The Romanian government’s current tax plans have been heavily discussed for several months, as they could add significantly to the cost of doing business.
Missing fire security authorisation will now be punished immediatly
Until recently there has been a grace period for buildings and facilities missing fire security authorisation (autorizație de securitate la incendiu). Since this grace period expired at the end of September, serious penalties can now be applied with immediate effect.
Settlement of taxation related disputes in the EU
There are situations in which authorities from different EU member states claim the right to tax certain processes at the same time.
Romanian court of second instance denies arbitral jurisdiction
In a recent case, the Timiș County Tribunal decided that, where material issues of tacit waiver and inoperability of an arbitration clause occur, the mere insertion of such arbitration clause in the relevant agreement does not exclude the jurisdiction of state courts for interim injunction requests.
Tax risk assessment for VAT registrations
On 3rd October 2017 the government published new criteria for evaluating tax risk factors in VAT registrations.