Work in Albania for a corporation based in Romania

Can I work remotely for a company in Romania while being in Albania?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Make sure that the company is willing to accept your application.
  2. Make sure that you are not violating any law.
  3. Make sure that you are not violating any local regulations.
  4. Make sure that you are not violating any local laws.

How to live in Albania and find remote work in Romania?

Finding remote work in Romania if you are located in Albania might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find a remote job in Romania.

Albania is a small country located in the south of Europe. It is bordered by Montenegro, Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Italy. The capital of Albania is Tirana. The official language of the country is Albanian, however, the main language used is Italian.
Romania is a country located in the central-eastern Europe. It is bordered by Moldova, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. The capital of Romania is Bucharest. The official language of the country is Romanian, however, the main language used is Romanian.
Both countries have a lot of remote jobs. Remote work in Romania and remote work in Albania are becoming more and more popular.

Why Romania and Albania?
Romania and Albania are perfect countries to find remote work. Both countries have a lot of remote jobs, especially in the IT field.
The main reason is that both countries have a lot of IT companies and they are very competitive.
Another reason is that the cost of living in Romania and Albania is lower than in other countries.
The cost of living in Romania is around 20% lower than in the US, and the cost of living in Albania is around 40% lower than in the US.
The cost of living in Romania and Albania is also cheaper than in other European countries.

How a company in Romania can send my salary in Albania?

When working remotely for a corporation in Romania, you salary can be send to Albania but it will be sent in a package that can take weeks to arrive to Albania. This is the case of the company I work for, but it is not the only company. It is a common practice in Romania to send salaries to their workers in Albania.

I have been working remotely for a company in Romania for a year now. My company is not based in Romania but in the country of Moldova. The company is located in a small town in Romania. The company is based in Romania because that is where the company has its headquarters. The company is in the process of creating an office in Albania and I will be the first employee of the company in Albania.
The company has been sending my salary to me in Romania for the last year. I have been receiving my salary in Romania through a company called TransferGo.
TransferGo is a Romanian company that specializes in sending money between countries. The company is based in Romania and has offices in other countries like Albania, Bulgaria, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Albania for a company in Romania?

If you are working remotely in Albania for a corporation established in Romania, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not that hard.

I’ve been working remotely for a company in Romania for a few years now, and I would like to share some of my experience with you. I will show you how to pay your taxes if you are working remotely for a Romanian company in Albania.
Albania is a small country with a population of just over 3.5 million people. It is situated in the Balkans, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Adriatic Sea.
Albania’s economy is still growing at a healthy pace, with the economy growing by 3.5% in 2017. The country’s GDP is currently valued at $29.1 billion.
Albania has a free market economy. It has a GDP per capita of $7,380. Albania has an average life expectancy of 78.4 years.
Albania is a member of the United Nations, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a member of the European Free Trade Association and the World Trade Organization.