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| Information Type | Romania Data |
|---|---|
| Population | 19,892,812 (June 2023 est.) |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | $350.41 billion (2023 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | $18,410 (2023 est.) |
| Inflation Rate | 9.30% (June 2023) |
| Currency | Lei (RON) |
| Exchange Rate Versus U.S. Dollar | 4.50 Lei = 1 U.S. Dollar (December 2023) |
| Language | Romanian |
| Capital | Bucharest |
| Population of Capital City | 1,877,155 (June 2023) |
| Time Zone | GMT plus 2 |
| Seasons | Distinct seasons: dry, warm springs; wet, hot summers; dry, cool autumns; cold, snowy winters |
| International Dialing Code | 40 |
| Electricity | 230V / 50 Hz; Plug Types: C, F |
| System of Government | Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic |
| Name Of Current Leader | Marcel Ciolacu (Since June 2023) |
| Income Tax Rate for Residents | 16% |
| Property Tax | 0.08% to 0.02% |
| Capital Gains Tax | Income from the sale of real property is taxed between 1-3% |
| Inheritance Tax | No, but notary fees may apply. |
| Rental Income Tax | Taxed at income tax rate |
| Transfer Tax | 0.5% to 3% |
| Sales Tax | 24%, 9% and 5% |
| Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Property | Foreigners cannot own land directly; must hold through a Romanian corporation |
| Local Chamber of Commerce | 22 Nicolae Balcescu Boulevard, Sector 1 Bucharest 79502 Tel: (0040-01) 61 547 03 06 |
| American Chamber of Commerce | 11 Ion Campineanu Street Union International Center, 5th Floor Bucharest 010031 Tel: (0040) 21 312 48 34 |
| Primary Exports | textiles, footwear, metals, metal products, machinery and equipment, minerals, fuels, chemicals, agricultural products |
| Residency and Visa Requirements | Tourist Visa: 90 days upon entry Residency: work, temporary resident, permanent stay visasCitizenship: after 5 years of legal residence and proficiency in the Romanian language, culture, and history |
| Special Benefits for Foreign Residents or Retirees | None |
| National Airline | Romanian Air Transport (TAROM) |
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