CMS Expert Guide to Mastering OECD's Pillar Two in Romania

Key stages in the introduction of global minimum taxation

1.Has there been a formal indication of the intention to implement Pillar Two/GloBE rules?

Yes.

2. What is the implementation status of Pillar Two/GloBE rules?

4 October 2023: a draft bill implementing the EU directive was published. Implementation of the EU directive is planned before 1 January 2024. 

3. Have your tax authorities published guidelines commenting on Pillar Two/GloBE rules?

No.

4. When will the Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) come into force?

2024.

5. When will the Undertaxed Payments Rule (UTPR) come into force? 

2025.

6. Is there any intention to implement a Qualifying Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT)? If so, when?

Yes, 2024.

7. Further comments

The Romanian government has announced its intention to implement Pillar Two by the end of this year. The bill will most likely be adopted by the end of 2023 and will come into force for the year 2024.