26 June 24, 2025 – The Parliament voted  in the first reading a law that establishes a new legal framework for individuals to engage in economic activity as independent entrepreneurs.The initiative was developed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, with the support of the Economic Council Secretariat under the Prime Minister and with the participation of the Ministry of Finance, CNAS, CNAM, the European Business Association, the OPTIM/Helvetas Project, and Saiph Consulting House.

Individuals will be able to operate legally under a new type of registration, without setting up a company. This regime will allow the legal provision of services such as consulting, IT, design, translation, education, caregiving, or technical and creative work. Initially, the independent entrepreneurship regime will apply only to a limited list of activities, which may be gradually expanded based on results.

The draft law also proposes the introduction of a simplified and flexible framework for independent entrepreneurship by individuals. The regime includes a flat tax rate of 15% on income, applicable for annual sales of up to 1.2 million lei.

Independent entrepreneurs will be required to use a dedicated bank account registered with the tax authority and to operate a cash register system for cash transactions.

Through this reform, the authorities aim to provide a viable legal alternative for tens of thousands of people currently engaged in informal economic activities. The new regime will encourage income legalization, foster individual initiative, and contribute to strengthening the country’s economic base.

The Secretariat of the Economic Council to the Prime Minister is supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, funded by the UK Government’s Good Governance Fund.