What tax rate applies when selling a property in Romania?

3% of the transaction value if you've owned the property for 3 years or less, and 1% if you've owned it for more than 3 years.

Is there still a tax-free threshold when selling a property?

No — the tax is owed from the first leu, regardless of the transaction value.

31.08.2026 1 EUR = 5,2586 lei 1 USD = 4,5335 lei

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Estimate, not tax advice. The tax is calculated on the full transaction value, not on what remains after paying off any mortgage loan. It's paid at the notary's office, before the deed is authenticated — not through a separate tax return. Exempt: donations between relatives/in-laws up to the 3rd degree or between spouses; inheritance settled within the first 2 years after death.

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The rates for 2026

3% of the transaction value if you've owned the property for 3 years or less, 1% if you've owned it for more than 3 years. There's no longer a tax-free threshold — the tax is owed from the first leu, regardless of value. For inherited properties, the holding period is calculated from the date of death, not from when the inheritance procedure was finalized.