Law 159 Amending Government Ordinance 10/2021 on Grants

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Law no. 159/2021 approved Government Ordinance no. 10/2021 and clarified several aspects of the COVID-19 grant scheme for tourism and related sectors.

The law targeted support for accommodation structures, food-service businesses, travel agencies and other operators affected by pandemic restrictions.

Key points

  • Turnover calculation for travel agencies was clarified for grant purposes.
  • Eligible legal forms included companies, cooperatives, SRL-D companies and certain self-employed forms.
  • Grant funds could be used for tax obligations and other budget receivables due after the grant was received.
  • Eligible CAEN codes were clarified for travel agencies, accommodation, food service, event organizers and tourist guides.

Practical note

Although the measure was linked to a specific pandemic support scheme, it remains useful as a reference for how eligibility rules and CAEN-code conditions were clarified in that period.