Copyright, taxes and e-Invoice: what creators and freelancers need to know in 2026. Ioana Arsenie, financial strategist, explains
At Interviurile Adevărul we talk with Ioana Arsenie, financial strategist and consulting entrepreneur about the rules applicable in 2026 for copyright income.
Many Romanians earn income from creative activities, from journalists and photographers to designers, programmers or online content creators. But along with these revenues, important questions also arise: how are copyrights taxed, when must an invoice be issued, how does the e-Invoice work and in what situations does the VAT obligation arise?
At Interviurile Adevărul we talk with Ioana Arsenie, financial strategist and consulting entrepreneur about the rules applicable in 2026 for copyright income. We talk about the most common tax confusions, the obligations of companies that pay royalties, and when freelancers or creators need to issue invoices or register for VAT purposes.
We also look at the differences between copyright contracts, working as a PFA and international collaborations, as well as common mistakes that can lead to tax problems.
Ioana and I talk about:
· how copyright is taxed in 2026
· when an invoice is required
· how to apply the e-Invoice system
· when the VAT obligation arises
· what mistakes creators and freelancers must avoid
A useful edition for content creators, freelancers, journalists, artists and professionals in the digital economy.
