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Tax Litigation & Controversy

From audit room to courtroom — complete fiscal defense.

Tax disputes in Romania are rarely straightforward — and they rarely end quickly. ANAF runs aggressive audit cycles, issues large reassessments, and the journey from an initial tax inspection to a final court ruling needs special and clear guidance. We represent clients across the full controversy lifecycle: preparing for and managing tax audits, challenging assessments through administrative challenges, and litigating before the regular courts of law and the High Court of Cassation and Justice.

Our Approach

We do not wait to be called after the damage is done. Engaging early — at the first sign of a fiscal audit or investigation — is what creates options. We control the information flow, shape the narrative, and preserve every legal avenue before the window closes.

Key Areas

  • Tax Audit Representation
  • Administrative Tax Appeals
  • Tax Court Proceedings
  • Transfer Pricing Disputes
  • VAT & Excise Disputes
  • Criminal Tax Defense
  • Pre-Litigation Resolution
  • Tax Risk Assessments

Industries Served

  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing & Industry
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Retail & Distribution
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Technology & Software

What We Do

Full-spectrum tax dispute services — from the first audit notification to final appellate judgment.

Legal Assistance during the Tax Audit

On-site and advisory representation throughout fiscal inspections — managing document requests, auditor interactions, and the factual and legal positions that will define your exposure.

Tax Challenges

Preparing and filing contestations against tax assessment decisions (decizii de impunere) before tax authorities.

Tax Court Litigation

Representation before administrative and fiscal courts (contencios administrativ fiscal) at all levels, through to the High Court of Cassation and Justice.

VAT & Excise Disputes

Challenging unlawful VAT assessments, excise duty disputes, refund denials, and customs classification decisions through all available legal channels.

Criminal Tax Defense

Representing companies and individuals facing criminal referrals for tax evasion, fraudulent accounting, or related fiscal offenses — from investigation through trial.

Claiming Damages from the State

When tax authorities act unlawfully — by issuing illegal assessment decisions, refusing or delaying VAT reimbursements, or applying enforcement measures without proper legal basis — the damage extends well beyond the original dispute. Romanian law and EU case law recognise the right to claim interest for delayed VAT refunds and to seek full reparation for losses caused by unlawful fiscal administrative acts. We represent clients in proceedings against the State for recovery of amounts unduly withheld, interest accrued on delayed VAT reimbursements, and compensation for prejudices caused by illegal fiscal measures.

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