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Romania offers a growing, well-educated workforce with strong technical skills, competitive labor costs, and EU-aligned employment regulations. The country is an attractive destination for shared services, IT, engineering, and manufacturing roles. Employment law is governed primarily by the Romanian Labour Code, with mandatory statutory benefits and clear payroll obligations.
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Hiring in RomaniaRomania offers a well-educated workforce with strong technical capabilities and competitive labor costs. Before hiring, employers must understand statutory employment rules, social contributions, tax obligations, and mandatory benefits under the Romanian Labour Code.
Employment in Romania requires compliance with wage rules, written contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, and local reporting requirements.
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Note: Information is general only and not legal advice. Always confirm with local counsel.
Employment ContractIn Romania, employment contracts must be in writing and drafted in the Romanian language. Contracts may be indefinite-term, fixed-term, full-time, or part-time, depending on business needs and legal conditions. Each contract must clearly define employee and employer details, job responsibilities, salary, working hours, leave, and notice periods.
Notice periods: Typically 20 working days for non-management roles and up to 45 working days for management roles.
Termination of employment: Employment may end via expiration, mutual agreement, resignation, or dismissal. Dismissal must follow strict legal procedures supported by valid reasons—economic, disciplinary, or performance-related.
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Note: Information is general only and not legal advice. Always confirm with local HR counsel.
Employee BenefitsEmployee benefits in Romania include mandatory social contributions that fund pensions, healthcare, unemployment, and work accident insurance. Employer social costs typically add 20–25% on top of gross salary. Many companies also offer competitive perks.
Mandatory benefits:
Common perks:
Leave policies:
Note: Always confirm benefit obligations with Romanian HR experts.
Taxes in RomaniaRomania applies a flat personal income tax on employment income, along with mandatory employee and employer social contributions. This structure makes payroll predictable and easier to manage.
Employees are subject to:
Employers must calculate and withhold all contributions and submit monthly reports.
Note: Confirm rates with updated Romanian tax legislation.
Payroll in RomaniaPayroll Frequency: Monthly
Payroll Currency: RON
Employers must:
Payroll processes in Romania are structured and strictly regulated.
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Legal RegulationsRomania’s employment framework is governed by:
Total Employment Cost: Employer contributions typically add 20–25% to gross salary.
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Note: Always consult experts to ensure Romanian labour law compliance.
Work Permits & Visas for RomaniaEU/EEA citizens do not require a work permit to work in Romania. Non-EU nationals must obtain both a work permit and a residence permit. Employers are responsible for sponsoring work authorization and meeting compliance requirements.
After approval, employees can apply for the required long-stay visa. Processing typically takes several weeks to a few months.
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EOR & PEO Services in RomaniaAn Employer of Record (EOR) in Romania helps companies hire Romanian employees without setting up a local entity. The EOR becomes the legal employer while you manage day-to-day responsibilities.
An EOR in Romania helps you:
PEO Services in Romania: Ideal for companies with a Romanian legal entity seeking HR, payroll, and compliance outsourcing.
Payroll CalculatorA Romania payroll calculator can estimate net salary, employer contributions, employee deductions, and total employment cost.
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€52,600 | €430,820 |
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€52,600 | €430,820 |
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By using an Employer of Record (EOR), which becomes the legal employer and manages contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance on your behalf.
Romanian labour law is employee-friendly, but it’s well-structured and easy to manage with the right local compliance support.
Employees are typically paid monthly in Romanian Leu (RON), with income tax and social contributions deducted at source.
The quickest option is to hire through an EOR or PEO, allowing you to onboard employees without waiting for company registration.
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