What you need to know for employing in Romania

Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Romania. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.

Romania

lei RON

COUNTRY BREAKDOWN
Captial City
Bucharest
Language
Romanian
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employment Costs
Low
Population
19286123

Country Specific Facts

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Country Facts

Currency

Romanian leu

EMPLOYER COSTS

Low

ONBOARDING TIMELINE

Benefits & Leave

LANGUAGE(S)

Romanian

TERMINATION

Hard

PAYROLL FREQUENCY

Monthly

EOR Maximum Engagement

EOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

18 Months

*Germany restricts contract length under the Employer of Record model to 18 months. After this period we can enable you to move employees to the VEO model. More information in the Employment Contracts section.

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How it works

How does Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions work in Romania?

Romania’s cost-effective talent and tech growth attract firms, but its labor laws can complicate hiring. Omnipresent acts as your Employer of Record (EOR), handling compliance with ANAF rules without a local presence.

We streamline payroll, taxes, and benefits like 20 days of vacation, so you can manage teams in Bucharest or Cluj-Napoca with ease. Our platform provides a customized approach for Romania’s emerging market.

  • Fast, compliant hiring.
  • Contracts in RON, locally handled.
  • Expertise on market norms.
  • Hassle-free growth support.
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Employer Costs

Employer Costs in Romania

Employer costs include Labor Insurance Contribution. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

Employee Income Taxes

Employee Income Taxes in Romania

Employer costs include Labor Insurance Contribution. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

10% flat rate.

Employee Social Contributions

Employee Social Contributions in Romania

Social Insurance Contribution 25% Health Insurance Contribution 10%

Working Hours

Working Hours in Romania

Standard 40 hours per week.

Overtime permissible within daily/weekly limits.

Holidays

Holidays & Vacation in Romania

Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.

  • Wednesday, Jan 01, 2025 - New Year's Day (Anul nou)
  • Friday, Jan 24, 2025 - Unification Day (Ziua Unirii)
  • Friday, Apr 18, 2025 - Good Friday (Vinerea Mare)
  • Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday (Paștele)
  • Monday, Apr 21, 2025 - Easter Monday (A doua zi de Pasti)
  • Thursday, May 01, 2025 - Labour Day (Ziua muncii)
  • Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 - Children's Day (Ziua Copilului)
  • Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 - Pentecost (Rusaliile)
  • Monday, Jun 09, 2025 - Whit Monday (A doua zi de Rusalii)
  • Friday, Aug 15, 2025 - Assumption (Adormirea Maicii Domnului)
  • Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 - St Andrew's Day (Sfântul Andrei)
  • Monday, Dec 01, 2025 - National holiday (Ziua națională, Ziua Marii Uniri)
  • Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 - Christmas Day (Crăciunul)
  • Friday, Dec 26, 2025 - Boxing Day (A doua zi de Crăciun)
Sick leave

Sick Leave Entitlement in Romania

Generous sick leave entitlements. Length and pay varies.

Parental leave

Parental Leave in Romania

Generous maternity, paternity and parental leaves. Generally paid for the most part by Social Security.

Annual Leave Entitlement

Annual Leave Entitlement in Romania

Minimum 20 days paid leave per year (plus PH).

Additional leaves provided by law.

Severance pay entitlement

Severance Pay Entitlement in Romania

No mandatory severance.

Termination

Termination in Romania

Terminations regulated. Blocks for specific categories. Procedural requirements depending on size/number of dismissals.

Notice periods subject to specific conditions.

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