Romania has a 10% flat income tax, one of Europe's lowest. Social contributions add ~35% for employees. Micro-enterprise regime offers 1-3% on revenue. IT workers get income tax exemption.
Income Tax
10% (flat)
Capital Gains
10%
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Tax Year
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Special Tax Regimes
tourist
Citizens of visa-exempt countries can stay in Romania and the entire Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa.
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Dedicated visa for remote workers from non-EU countries, allowing up to 12 months stay with possibility of renewal. Includes tax benefits for stays under 183 days.
tourist
Required for citizens of non-visa-exempt countries. Valid for tourism, business visits, and family visits for up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area.
work
Required for non-EU citizens who have secured employment with a Romanian company. Employer must first obtain work permit approval from IGI.
special
Required for non-EU citizens staying in Romania for more than 90 days. Must be obtained after entering on a long-stay visa. Valid for 1 year and renewable.
special
Available after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Romania. Provides permanent residence rights and near-equal treatment to Romanian citizens.
work
For highly qualified non-EU professionals with a university degree and job offer in Romania. Provides enhanced mobility within the EU and fast-track to permanent residence.
$1,300/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Public healthcare is free but underfunded. Private healthcare in Bucharest and Cluj is good and affordable. MedLife and Regina Maria are top providers.
CNP (personal numeric code) needed. ING Romania and Revolut Romania are foreigner-friendly. RON currency is stable.
Generally safe. Bucharest has some areas to avoid at night. Cluj-Napoca and Brasov are very safe. Watch for stray dogs in some areas.