ROMANIA PEO & EOR
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DID YOU KNOW
- Romania is home to the Scarisoara Cave glacier, one of Europe’s longest underground ice bodies.
- Romanian is a Romance language with Latin roots yet preserves Slavic and Balkan influences — it is closely related to Italian and shares features with other Romance languages.
- The Merry Cemetery in Maramureș is unique in Europe for its brightly painted crosses with humorous, poetic epitaphs. (culture/travel heritage—widely reported)
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Romania PEO Services
A Bridge into Eastern Europe’s Growing Markets
Romania, as an EU member, offers cost-competitive access to a skilled workforce and a legal framework aligned with EU standards. Using Gibson Watts Global as your Employer of Record (EOR) in Romania enables compliant hiring, payroll, tax withholding, social contributions, and local employment-law administration, letting you focus on business growth in the region.
Working in Romania
Financial Year Dates
Romania’s financial year runs 1 January to 31 December.
Minimum Wage
National gross minimum (from 1 Jan 2025): RON 4,050/month (standard full-time).
Construction sector guaranteed minimum (from 1 Jan 2025): RON 4,582/month.
Standard working hours
Standard 40 hours per week (8 hours/day typical). Maximum average working time and statutory caps are governed by the Labour Code.
Overtime
Work beyond 40 hours/week is overtime. Overtime must be compensated with pay (minimum 75% premium) or equivalent time off per agreements/collective terms; legal maximums apply to prevent excessive hours. Employers must comply with Labour Code and any applicable collective agreements.
Holiday Allowances
Minimum 20 working days paid annual leave per year (statutory minimum). Certain categories (young workers, disabled, hazardous work) receive additional leave. Employers commonly maintain policies that may exceed statutory minimums.
Sick Leave
Sick leave paid system revised in 2025; as of 1 Aug 2025 Romania uses a tiered indemnity for temporary incapacity due to common illness/non-work accidents: up to 7 days: 55%, 8–14 days: 65%, 15+ days: 75% of the calculation base (average earnings basis). Some serious illnesses keep higher percentages (and other exceptions may apply). The employer often advances payment for the first days and requests reimbursement where law provides.
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Maternity: 126 calendar days (commonly 63 days before and 63 days after childbirth); at least 42 days must be taken post-birth. Maternity benefit paid via the social system at 85% of the qualifying base (subject to caps and calculation rules).
Paternity: 10 working days paid (can extend to 15 working days if the father completes an approved infant-care course).
Public Holidays
Romania observes a number of public holidays each year, for example:
- New Year
- Orthodox Easter
- Labour Day
- Union Day
- Christmas
Social Contributions
Employees (typical 2025 rates): 25% social security (pension/CAS) + 10% health insurance (CASS) of gross salary. These are withheld at source.
Employers: the standard employer burden is Work Insurance (CAM) 2.25% of gross salary; employer pension contributions (4% or 8%) only apply where employees work in special or hazardous conditions – otherwise no general employer pension rate.
Income Tax
Flat rate 10% on most employment income (resident vs non-resident tax treatment as usual: residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents only on Romania-sourced income).
Health Care
Romania’s public health system is funded from social contributions (CASS) and state budgets; employees pay the CASS portion (10%). Public care covers many services but private healthcare is often used by expats and higher-income employees for faster access and higher service levels.
Visas
EU/EEA/Swiss nationals: free movement rights; no work visa needed.
Non-EU nationals: work permits / long-term visas/residence permits are required for employment in Romania. Employer sponsorship or local contracting routes may apply; exact process depends on nationality, role and contract type. Check the Romanian immigration authorities and your local consulate for current procedures.
13th salary?
Romania does not have a statutory 13th salary requirement. Some employers or collective agreements offer year-end bonuses, 13th salary or performance bonuses as part of contractual arrangements. For an international overview see: 13th-14th Salary: The Complete Guide.
Cultural Information
Romanian business culture blends formality with personal warmth. Titles and hierarchy are respected in formal settings; building trust and personal rapport is important. Meetings are generally punctual, though relationship building and face-to-face interaction remain essential. Dress tends to be business professional in corporate settings; gifts are usually not expected in formal negotiations.