Innovation Drives Progress – and Tax Opportunities
Innovation is not optional. It’s essential for growth.
In a globalized economy where technology is advancing exponentially, the ability to develop new products, services, and processes is what sets companies apart — from stagnation to evolution. Whether we’re talking about automation, digitalization, sustainable solutions, or advanced IT platforms, innovation is the true engine of economic competitiveness.
These activities — software development, testing emerging technologies, product prototyping, or even adapting industrial processes — can be classified as applied research or experimental development. And in Romania, they may qualify for fiscal support under the national legislation.
However, accessing these benefits involves a complex process, one that combines a deep technical understanding of the projects with strict financial and tax documentation. That’s where GAC’s expertise comes in.
What You Need to Know About R&D Tax Deductions
GAC Innovation East Europe, part of the international GAC Group (France), specializes in innovation process management and tax incentives for research and development. With over 20 years of international experience and a strong presence in Romania, GAC offers companies a complete, validated process that includes:
- Assessment of eligible activities – Our technical experts (PhD-level engineers specialized in industrial sectors) evaluate your projects to identify elements that qualify for tax deductions.
- Preparation of supporting documentation – We draft the technical and financial files in line with legal requirements.
- Assistance with the certification process – We support you in liaising with the relevant authorities in Romania.
- Specialized support in case of tax authority audits.
The Results?
In Romania, GAC has generated over €50 million in tax savings for clients such as Orange, Vodafone, Carrefour, Infineon, Gameloft, Amber, Mahle, De’ Longhi, Veolia, UTI/CertSign, and others.
To date, 100% of the projects we’ve advised on have been validated by the relevant authorities.
We complement our expertise through strong partnerships with major players from the Big Four, offering a multidisciplinary approach to R&D project analysis and implementation.
Turn Innovation from a Cost into a Competitive Advantage
If your company is developing technical solutions, custom software, automation systems, new products, or process components involving testing and technological uncertainty — there’s a strong chance these qualify as R&D.
GAC is the only consulting firm in Romania strategically positioned at the intersection of science, taxation, and finance, offering a unique collaboration model between technical and fiscal teams.
There’s no need to “declare” a project as R&D to start the process. We begin with the technical reality of your activities and explore how it can translate into tangible tax benefits.
Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
In just one call, we can evaluate whether your projects have R&D potential.
