The first registration tax for second-hand cars registered in Romania was reduced by one third and the persons who already paid the tripled tax will be refunded the difference, announced today Romania's Prime Minister Emil Boc at the end of a government session, NewsIn informs.
Environment Minister Nicolae Nemirschi had previously pledged on February 11 the auto tax would be reduced through a new emergency ordinance and those who had paid the triple tax could receive their money back.
The minister mentioned the element that had kindled the decision to release a new emergency ordinance had been a notification from the European Commission with respect to tripling the tax for second-hand cars. The ministry will therefore seek the commission's approval of the new tax.
On the medium run, the ministry plans to propose a law draft different from the ordinance that will address all types of vehicles and will calculate the tax considering the engine capacity and the amount of carbon dioxide released.
