What is the A1 certificate used for and how can we obtain it
In the article below, we explain the basic rules about the A1 certificate. The guide below answers important questions such as: “What is the A1 certificate useful for?”, “Why do I need to request an A1 social security certificate?”, “What are the most frequent situations where an A1 certificate should be obtained from the competent […]
Romanian tax residence explained in details
This article is the best guide on Romanian tax residence explained to expats moving to the country. Tax residence is a fundamental concept for anyone seeking to understand their fiscal obligations when moving to or doing business in Romania. Whether you are relocating for work, planning to stay only for a limited time, or are […]
Foreign nationals in Romania not complying with tax residency assessment subject to fine
A new fine is applied by ANAF for foreigners not complying with the tax residency assessment obligation. More exactly, foreign nationals in Romania who register a presence of more than 183 days within a period of 12 consecutive months will be imposed a fine by Romanian tax authorities, if they do not fulfill the mandatory […]
Romanian salary calculators
Use the Romanian salary calculators below to determine your payable taxes on salary in Romania Use the salary calculators below to estimate payroll taxes on different scenarios. Calculate the net or gross salary, contributions to social insurance, and determine the total salary cost. Our salary calculators are useful for both employers and employees, helping to […]
How to open an online tax account with ANAF
Both individuals and companies can open an online tax account with ANAF, in the Virtual Private Space (in Romanian: “Spațiul Privat Virtual” – SPV), a platform made available by the Romanian tax authorities. The online platform makes it possible for taxpayers to communicate with ANAF online, to file tax returns online, or obtain certain necessary […]
Salary tax exemption for software development sector in Romania – No longer applies as of 2025
Important update: As of January 1, 2025, the salary tax exemption for software developers in Romania has been eliminated from the tax law. This means that employers can no longer apply the specific tax exemptions for their IT employees, leading to potential changes in salaries and employment costs. Therefore, the eligibility conditions explained below are […]
How to get Romanian health insurance if you’re not paying it mandatorily
Are you living in Romania and would like to get Romanian health insurance, so you can benefit of medical care in all public hospitals and clinics? Would you also like to make sure you won’t have any potential issues with the immigration authorities, and start paying the Romanian health insurance as soon as possible? Even […]
Expat salary tax rules in Romania: an useful guide
Has your company assigned employees to Romania and you don’t know how to deal with the expat salary tax reporting? Is this a new situation for you? And you don’t even know how to assess if an assignee is subject to salary taxes in Romania? In this article we will guide you on how to […]
Romanian employee or freelancer – how is it better to work in 2023?
As of January 1st, 2023, will it be more convenient to work as a Romanian employee or freelancer, given the latest changes in the tax law? This is a question asked by a lot of people lately, so we decided to write an article that can shed light on this topic. This can be useful […]